Famous Firsts

Whether you voted for Senator John McCain or President-elect Barack Obama it is a historical first in our country. It’s an amazing period in America that just 143 years after slavery ended that a nation elected an African American. Here are some other famous first in the U.S. (that pertain to High Trek Adventure):

Boston Marathon Inaugural: April 1897 (third Monday AKA Patriot’s Day)

Mark Burnett born: July 17, 1960

Phil Keoghan born: May 31, 1967

New York City Marathon Inaugural: November 1970

Eco-Challenge launches: April 25, 1995

Amazing Race debuts: September 2001

National Treasure hit theaters: November 19, 2004

High Trek Adventure launches in Phoenix: October 15, 2005

NBC’s ill fated Treasure Hunters airs: June 18, 2006

NBC’s ill fated Treasure Hunters live finale: August 21, 2006

National Treasure: Book of Secrets hit theaters: December 21, 2007

Tontine debuts: Fall 2008 ($10 million prize & host by Rob Mariano)

Did I miss an adventure first? Let me know. Post it!

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