August 30, 1936
The RMS Queen Mary wins the Blue Riband by setting the fastest transatlantic crossing.
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On August 30, in the year 1936:
The RMS Queen Mary wins the Blue Riband by setting the fastest transatlantic crossing.
RMS Queen Mary is a historic retired British ocean liner that operated primarily on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967 for the Cunard Line.
Why August 30, 1936 matters:
The RMS Queen Mary wins the Blue Riband by setting the fastest transatlantic crossing.
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: August 30, 1936
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The RMS Queen Mary wins the Blue Riband by setting the fastest transatlantic crossing.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Sources: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
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