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Today in History — March 24

1989

24 March 1989: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill

On March 24, 1989, the oil tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on Bligh Reef in Alaska's Prince William Sound, spilling approximately 11 million gallons of crude oil into one of America's most pristine ecosystems. The…

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1982

30 November 1982: Michael Jackson Releases Thriller

On November 30, 1982, Michael Jackson released Thriller, an album that would shatter records and redefine popular music. Thriller became the best-selling album in history, with estimated sales exceeding 70 million copies worldwide. The album…

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1859

24 November 1859: Darwin Publishes Origin of Species

On November 24, 1859, Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species, a book that would fundamentally transform our understanding of life on Earth. The first edition of 1,250 copies sold out on publication day.…

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