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Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle, the composer of the French national anthem "La Marseillaise", sings it for the first time. The anthem is one of the earliest to be adopted by a modern state, in 1795. Most nation states have an anthem, defined as "a song, as of praise, devotion, or patriotism"; most anthems are either marches or hymns in style. A song or hymn can become a national anthem under ...
This is a list of the most expensive cars sold in public auto auctions through the traditional bidding process.. On May 5, 2022, in a secret auction at the brand's museum in Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupes from its extensive collection of historical automobiles—which dates back to the earliest days of the car in the late 19th century.
8. 2002 Ferrari F2001b Formula 1. RM Sotheby’s. Estimate: $8,000,000 – $10,000,000. This chassis, #215, with its roaring Tipo 050 V-10 engine mated to a sequential seven-speed transmission ...
The world's all-time best selling hybrid electric vehicle. [112] Hydrogen fuel cell car: Toyota Mirai: Toyota Mirai: 2015–present 26,260 units sold by early 2024 in the United States, Japan, some European markets and the United Arab Emirates. [113] Pickup truck: Ford F-150 SVT Lightning. Ford F-Series: 1948–present
Rolls-Royces are handmade luxury cars, meaning no two cars are exactly the same. Latifah's unique ride is low-slung with a convertible top, shimmering silver paint job and signature Rolls grill ...
Czinger 21C. For a relatively unknown brand to many car buyers, this California-based boutique automaker has come roaring onto the market with a 21C supercar that looks and feels like Batman could ...
The Olympic Charter of 1920 introduced the ritual of playing the national anthems of the gold medal winners. From this time, the playing of national anthems became increasingly popular at international sporting events, creating an incentive for such nations that did not yet have an officially defined national anthem to introduce one. [a]
In July, Kelley Blue Book reported that the average price of a new car reached $48,043 the month before -- a record high. While that might seem like a lot to the average driver, the most coveted ...