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Friday, 17 April 2026

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1524
New York Harbor discovered by Giovanni Verrazano.
US Science & Technology 502 yrs ago
1875
The game of "snooker" -- a variation of pool -- is invented by Sir Neville Chamberlain, while on duty in India.
IN Science & Technology 151 yrs ago