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Welcome to another episode of Today in History — I’m Sen, your host.
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Try and listen to today’s historical events twice. On this first listen, just relax and focus on the sounds and rhythm of what is being said.
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Here we go. So, what happened today in history?
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On July 4, 1998, the launch of Japan’s Mars probe Nozomi signified its status as a space-exploring nation, joining the U.S. and Russia. However, the orbiter failed to reach the so-called Red Planet due to electrical failures.
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On the same day in 2015, Chile defeated Argentina on penalties after a goalless draw in the final of the Copa América. This triumph marked their first international football title.
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On July 4, 2019, a bust of the pharaoh Tutankhamun was sold at a Christie’s auction in London for £4.7 million. The foreign minister of Egypt called on the auction house to cancel the sale of the 3000-year-old artifact, saying that the object was stolen and should be repatriated. The past decade has seen increasing pressure on Western institutions, especially museums, to confront the colonial legacy surrounding cultural artifacts.
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Now, rewind, and hear it all again. This time, try to focus more on the meaning of the words. See how much of the episode you can understand.
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That’s it for this episode of Today in History. Be sure to join me tomorrow for some more historical facts!
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Japan goes to space, a soccer title for Chile, and an artifact sells at auction… 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 April 2022.