July 21, 1925
Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to exceed 150 mph (241 km/h) on land. At Pendine Sands in Wales, he drives Sunbeam 350HP built by Sunbeam at a two-way average speed of 150.33 mph (242 km/h).
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On July 21, in the year 1925:
Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to exceed 150 mph (241 km/h) on land. At Pendine Sands in Wales, he drives Sunbeam 350HP built by Sunbeam at a two-way average speed of 150.33 mph (242 km/h).
Sunbeam Motor Car Company Limited was a British automobile manufacturer in operation between 1905 and 1934.
Why July 21, 1925 matters:
Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to exceed 150 mph (241 km/h) on land. At Pendine Sands in Wales, he drives Sunbeam 350HP built by Sunbeam at a two-way average speed of 150.33 mph (242 km/h).
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: July 21, 1925
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: Malcolm Campbell becomes the first man to exceed 150 mph (241 km/h) on land. At Pendine Sands in Wales, he drives Sunbeam 350HP built by Sunbeam at a two-way average speed of 150.33 mph (242 km/h).
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunbeam_Motor_Car_Company (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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