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March 24, 1989: Valdez Spill Causes Environmental Catastrophe
1989: The Exxon Valdez runs aground in Prince William Sound, spilling nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil across 1,300 miles of Alaskan coastline. In terms of environmental damage, it ranks among...
View ArticleOct. 10, 1861: The Journey Begins for Nansen
Fridtjof Nansen is born. He will become a towering figure in Arctic exploration, the natural sciences and international diplomacy.
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