January 28, 1938
The World Land Speed Record on a public road is broken by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen at a speed of 432.7 kilometres per hour (268.9 mph).
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On January 28, in the year 1938:
The World Land Speed Record on a public road is broken by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen at a speed of 432.7 kilometres per hour (268.9 mph).
Otto Wilhelm Rudolf Caracciola was a German racing driver.
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Why January 28, 1938 matters:
The World Land Speed Record on a public road is broken by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen at a speed of 432.7 kilometres per hour (268.9 mph).
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.
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Historical context: January 28, 1938
The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience.
The event on this day: The World Land Speed Record on a public road is broken by Rudolf Caracciola in the Mercedes-Benz W125 Rekordwagen at a speed of 432.7 kilometres per hour (268.9 mph).
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolf_Caracciola (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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