Today in History - January 25 1890 Nellie Bly bested Jules Vernes Around the World in 80 Days by completing her circumnavigation in 72 days. 1890 United Mine Workers of America was founded. 1915 Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated transcontinental telephone service. 1924 The first Winter Olympic games opened at Chamonix, France. 1961 President John F. Kennedy held the first presidential news conference carried live on radio and television. 1971 Charles Manson was found guilty of murdering Sharon Tate and six others.
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