maiden voyage

On This Day: The 19th Amendment guaranteeing women’s suffrage was passed in 1919

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On This Day: The 19th Amendment guaranteeing women’s suffrage was passed in 1919

Major events that occurred on June 4 include the first successful hot-air balloon flight by the Montgolfier brothers in 1783, the presentation of the first Pulitzer Prizes in the US in 1917, the passing of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women’s suffrage in 1919, the capture of the German U-boat U-505 during WWII in 1942, the introduction of the modern shopping cart in Oklahoma City in 1970, the release of Bruce Springsteen’s album “Born in the U.S.A.” in 1984, the suppression of the Tiananmen Square protests in China in 1989, and the successful maiden voyage of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in 2010.

On This Day: Asia’s first World Cup starts with France playing first-timers Senegal

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On This Day: Asia’s first World Cup starts with France playing first-timers Senegal

On May 31, major events included the signing of the Treaty of Vereeniging in 1902, which ended the Boer War in South Africa. In 2008, Usain Bolt set a new world record in the men’s 100 meters race in New York.

Protests end in bloodshed in China’s Tiananmen Square in 1989

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Protests end in bloodshed in China’s Tiananmen Square in 1989

On May 17, 1900, a small British cavalry force relieved the garrison at Mafeking after a 217-day siege by Dutch-speaking Boer settlers.

Celestyal Discovery, ’s maiden voyage showcases new livery

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Celestyal Discovery, ’s maiden voyage showcases new livery

Celestyal Discovery set sail on her maiden voyage around the Aegean on March 22, 2024, showcasing the cruise line’s new livery. The ship’s first passengers are sailing on the ‘Iconic Aegean’ itinerary, visiting five ports over the three-night sailing. Celestyal Discovery underwent a multi-million-euro refurbishment and features new onboard social spaces. Celestyal CEO Chris Theophilides welcomed 1,100 guests onboard the ship and emphasized the company’s commitment to investing in the customer experience.