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Hi, I’m Sen, and this is Today in History.
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You should try and listen to today’s historical events at least twice. This first time through, you don’t need to worry about understanding everything.
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Are you ready? Then let’s begin. Here’s what happened today in history.
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On July 20, 1810, protests against Spanish rule broke out in the streets of Bogotá, the capital of Colombia. This widespread discontent formed the basis of an independence movement which resulted in Colombia’s freedom 9 years later. Colombia now celebrates today as their Independence Day.
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On the same day in 1969, U.S. astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first person to step foot on the moon. The historical feat was televised to around 650 million viewers. The Apollo 11 crew remained on the moon for 21 hours before returning safely to Earth.
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On July 20, 2005, Canada became the fourth country to legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. The Netherlands was the first in 2001, Belgium the second in 2003, and Spain the third also in July 2005.
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How was that? Now, rewind, and have a go at focusing more on the content of the episode. See if you can make sense of individual words and sentences.
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Well, that’s all for today! Be sure to join me on tomorrow’s episode of Today in History.
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Protests in Colombia's capital, the moon landings, and same-sex marriage in Canada… 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.