History: February 10 (#1)

History: February 10 (#1)
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February 10, 1933 In round 13 of a boxing match at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Primo Carnera knocks out Ernie Schaaf. Schaaf dies four days later.

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On February 10, in the year 1933: In round 13 of a boxing match at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Primo Carnera knocks out Ernie Schaaf. Schaaf dies four days later. Madison Square Garden was a n indoor arena in New York City, the third bearing that name. Why February 10, 1933 matters: In round 13 of a boxing match at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Primo Carnera knocks out Ernie Schaaf. Schaaf dies four days later. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: February 10, 1933 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: In round 13 of a boxing match at New York City's Madison Square Garden, Primo Carnera knocks out Ernie Schaaf. Schaaf dies four days later. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison_Square_Garden_(1925) (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)