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April 8, 2004: A Million Strong – The Skoda Fabia and the Legacy of Czech Ingenuity
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April 7, 1947- Henry Ford dies
Henry Ford, founder of Ford Motor Company, passed away at age 83 on this day in 1947 at his estate
April 6, 1904 – VW Beetle & Porsche 356 designer Erwin Komenda is born
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April 5, 1951 – Dean Kamen, Segway inventor, is born
American inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Dean Kamen was born on this day 1951, in Rockville Center, New York. Kamen’s passion
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April 3, 1885 – The internal combustion engine is patented
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March 26, 1879 – Othmar Ammann, NYC bridge designer, is born
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