Resolve, Innovation, and Sudden Forces

The 5 moments in this challenge

The scenes are shown below — tap a card to reveal its place and year.

1. 

   Round 1 · 1988

   Discovery Returns America to Space

   Kennedy Space Center, Florida, United States

   Discovery launched on STS-26, the first American crewed spaceflight since the Challenger disaster. Redesigned solid-rocket boosters helped return the shuttle fleet to service after a grounding that lasted thirty-two months.

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2. 

   Round 2 · 1954

   Willie Mays Makes The Catch

   Polo Grounds, New York City, United States

   With the World Series opener tied, Willie Mays chased Vic Wertz's drive into the Polo Grounds' enormous center field. His over-the-shoulder catch preserved the tie; the Giants eventually won the game and swept the series.

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3. 

   Round 3 · 1885

   Blackpool's Electric Trams Begin Running

   North Pier promenade, Blackpool, United Kingdom

   Blackpool inaugurated its electric tramway along the seafront, initially drawing current from a conduit beneath the street. Unlike most British first-generation tramways, the system survived into the modern era and still operates.

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4. 

   Round 4 · 2009

   Tsunami Surges into Pago Pago

   Fagatogo waterfront, Pago Pago, American Samoa

   A powerful offshore earthquake sent tsunami waves into Pago Pago Harbor, flooding the waterfront within minutes. The disaster struck Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, exposing the danger posed by nearby undersea faults.

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   Round 5 · 1848

   Hungarian Forces Hold at Pákozd

   Pákozd battlefield, Hungary

   Hungarian forces halted Ban Josip Jelačić's advance toward Pest beside Lake Velence. Though casualties were relatively light, the victory became a defining early success of Hungary's 1848 revolution and independence struggle.

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