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History: April 28 (#1)

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History: April 28 (#1)
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April 28, 1910

Frenchman Louis Paulhan wins the 1910 London to Manchester air race, the first long-distance aeroplane race in the United Kingdom.

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On April 28, in the year 1910: Frenchman Louis Paulhan wins the 1910 London to Manchester air race, the first long-distance aeroplane race in the United Kingdom. The 1910 London to Manchester air race took place between two aviators, each of whom attempted to win a heavier-than-air powered flight challenge between London and Manchester.

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Why April 28, 1910 matters: Frenchman Louis Paulhan wins the 1910 London to Manchester air race, the first long-distance aeroplane race in the United Kingdom. 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: April 28, 1910 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Frenchman Louis Paulhan wins the 1910 London to Manchester air race, the first long-distance aeroplane race in the United Kingdom. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1910_London_to_Manchester_air_race (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)