American arctic explorer who, with Robert Peary, claimed to have reached the north pole.
Matthew Henson was born on 8 August, 1866
Today's Events: 15 August
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New carnivore species discovered in Americas
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iMac introduced
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Wow! signal received by SETI
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Woodstock festival opens
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Robert L. Forward Birthday
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Paul Rand Birthday
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George Klein Birthday
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Louis de Broglie Birthday
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Harry Harrison Death Anniversary
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Kateryna Yushchenko Death Anniversary
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Ernie Bushmiller Death Anniversary