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February 10

February 10

Events on This Day

  • 1966

    47 years ago

    Ralph Nader testifies before Congress about safety issues in the American automobile industry.

    Read more at History.com

  • 1969

    44 years ago

    U.S. women's figure skater Peggy Fleming wins a gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

  • 1978

    35 years ago

    Guitarist Eddie Van Halen's band releases its self-titled debut album, Van Halen.

  • 1993

    20 years ago

    Ninety million people worldwide tune in to watch Oprah Winfrey interview Michael Jackson during a live TV broadcast.

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