1972 – Germany Volkswagen Beetle
The 15,007,034th Volkswagen Beetle rolled out of the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, surpassing the Ford Model T’s previous production record to become the most heavily produced car in history, By by June 23rd, 1992 there had been over 21 million Beetles produced. The Beetle is the world’s best selling car design, but the Toyota Corrola has sold more ( currently over 30 million cars ) since introduced in 1966 but with many major design changes.
17 Feb, 2003 – Chicago Nightclub Stampede
21 people are killed in a stampede at the crowded “The Epitome” nightclub in Chicago.
Customs officers in Sydney have freed actor Sylvester Stallone after holding him for several hours, and confiscating items from his staffs’ suitcases. Officials have said that X-rays revealed banned products, but would not give any further details on them. Stallone dismissed his detention as ‘a misunderstanding,’ and said that the officers were ‘doing a great job.’ He was in Australia to promote Rocky Balboa.
2011 – Tourist Boat Sinks in Vietnam
A boat carrying tourists across Halong Bay in Vietnam sank carrying over twenty-five passengers. Fifteen people were rescued while another twelve, including the tour guide, drowned.
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