历史上的今天-Today in History 2011-05-25（在线收听） |
May 25th, 1961President John F. Kennedy challenges the United States to aim high in its Cold War Space Race with the Soviet Union. I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving a goal before this decade is out, of landing a man on the Moon and returning him safely to the Earth. More than 8 years later, America reaches the Moon when Apollo 11's Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin setfoot on the lunar surface . 1977Star Wars – the classic sci-fi movie written and directed by George Lucaspremieres.The story of Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader reshapes how Hollywood makes movies and spawn a wave of sequels.
2006Former Enron executive Kenneth Lay and Jeffrey Skilling are convicted of conspiracy and fraud for the energy giant’s downfall. Lay dies from heart disease a few months later and his convictions are vacated. Skilling is sentenced to 24 years in prison.
And 1992When I heard the new pope was German, I thought, Oh my god. Arnold can't be stopped. First governor. I can't believe it.I can't believe that. It's amazing. Comedian Jay Leno begins his run as host of NBC’s The Tonight Show taking over from Johnny Carson.
Today in History,May 25th,Camille Bohannon,the Assoicated Press. |
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