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Hi, Sen here. Welcome to another episode of Today in History.
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You’re going to hear three historical events from this day in the past. Try listening to them twice through. On this first listen, just try and tune your ear to the way the English is spoken and how it sounds.
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Are you ready? Then let’s begin. Here’s what happened today in history.
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On July 18, 1830, the first Constitution of Uruguay was enacted, five years after the country’s independence. It was in force until 1918. To mark the occasion, this day is now a public holiday in Uruguay.
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On the same day in 1992, a photo was taken of Les Horribles Cernettes (or The Horrible CERN Girls). It became the first photo of a musical band posted on the World Wide Web. The all-female parody pop group consisted of four employees of CERN, the European Organization of Nuclear Research.
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On July 18, 2012, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was appointed marshal, the country’s highest military rank. This move completed his control over the country’s state and military, sealing his total power.
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Now rewind and see how much of the episode’s meaning you can really understand. Remember, you can listen as many times as you like. You’ll probably notice that you understand new things each time. For now though, that’s all. Be sure to join me again tomorrow for another episode of Today in History.
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Uruguay's first constitution, an internet photo first and Kim Jong Un secures power… Join us and discover what happened on this day in the past, all while improving your listening skills and learning a few new words along the way. We’d love to hear your feedback or suggestions – you can email us at podcasting@babbel.com. We've simplified these events to give you short and snappy listening practice. Facts are accurate as of June 2021.