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June 29

One thing science and human progress accomplished on this date.

  1. 2007

    The first iPhone goes on sale

    Apple sold the first iPhone in the United States, putting a touchscreen computer, phone, and internet browser into one pocket-sized device. It reshaped how billions of people communicate, work, and find their way around.

    Source: Wikipedia

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