A major force in American politics was born on this day in 1834.

U.S. Customs agents acted to protect Americans from a poem on this day in 1955.

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The Exxon Valdez ran aground in Alaska’s Prince William Sound on this day in 1989.

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A Hollywood icon passed away on this day in 2011.

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The American colonies were hit by an unpopular British tax on this day in 1765.

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The third Selma to Montgomery march began on this day in 1965.

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Elvis made an important purchase on this day in 1957.

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A Native American woman made history on this day in 1889.

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New York City hosted its first St. Patrick’s Day parade on this day in 1762.

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An American activist met a brutal end on this day in 2003.

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A previously unknown painter took the art world by storm on this day in 1901.

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The recording industry debuted a coveted award on this day in 1958.

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The Confederacy made a surprising decision on this day in 1865.

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A tragic disaster rocked Japan on this day in 2011.

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Abraham Lincoln did something surprising on this day in 1849.

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The world's most iconic doll made her debut on this day in 1959.

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Russia faced revolution on this day in 1917.

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A communications revolution began on this day 1876.

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An artistic genius was born on this day in 1475.

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Winston Churchill coined an often-used term on this day in 1946.

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The White House hosted some unruly visitors on this day in 1829.

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John Tyler executed a presidential first on this day in 1845.

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The United States welcomed an island full of new citizens on this day in 1917.

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A witch hunt began in Salem on this dayin 1692.

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A deadly showdown in Waco, Texas, began on this day in 1993.

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Abraham Lincoln posed for a famous portrait on this day in 1860.

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Today marks an important day in the history of our national parks.

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Congress decided to make money on this day in 1862.

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The defenders of the Alamo called for reinforcements on this day in 1836.

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An NBA center made sports history on this day in 2014.

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This day in 1819 was a historic day for Florida.

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Malcolm X was assassinated on this day in 1965.

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A Navy fighter pilot made history on this day in 1942.

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Rescuers finally reached the Donner Party on this day in 1847.

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A new planet was discovered on this day in 1930.

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Brian Wilson started recording a classic hit on this day in 1966.

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Fidel Castro formally assumed leadership of Cuba on this day in 1959.

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A beloved flag began flying on this day in 1965.

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A future president endured an unimaginable tragedy on this day in 1884.

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A basketball legend was born on this day in 1923.

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A beloved American president was born on this day in 1809.

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Revered activist Nelson Mandela was released from prison on this day in 1990.

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A beloved children’s author passed away on this day in 1957.

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The Ed Sullivan Show hosted a legendary performance on this day in 1964.

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Eighty years ago today, the Allies secured Guadalcanal.

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An astronaut performed an astonishing feat on this day in 1984.

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This day in 1952 was a big day for Queen Elizabeth.

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A century of fighting came to an end on this day in 146 BCE.

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A social media revolution began on this day in 2004.

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A tragedy on this day in 1972 inspired an iconic song.

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A beloved New York City building opened to the public on this day in 1913.

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Four college students sparked a movement on this day in 1960.

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The Golden Arches opened in a surprising new city on this day in 1990.

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A globally admired civil rights leader was assassinated on this day in 1948.

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A legendary televisions series premiered on this day in 1977.

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A shocking disaster unfolded in the skies over Florida on this day in 1986.

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Today marks the  anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz in 1945.

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A basketball legend was lost too soon on this day in 2020.

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An American athlete achieved a surprising goal on this day in 1993.

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A predator was brought to justice on this day in 2018.

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A Czech immigrant made American history on this day in 1997.

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A historic court decision was delivered on this day in 1973.

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The first U.S. coronavirus case was reported on this day in 2020.

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A glass ceiling was broken on this day in 2021.

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An iconic band reunited on this day in 1993.

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A household name scored his first number-one hit on this day in 1975.

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A killer earthquake struck Los Angeles on this day in 1994.

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Prohibition became the law of the land on this day in 1919.

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A legendary song hit number one on the charts on this day in 1972.

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A historic perfect NFL season was achieved on this day in 1972.

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The Knights Templar got special recognition on this day in 1128.

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Haiti was hit with a massive earthquake on this day in 2010.

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The world’s cheapest car debuted on this day in 2008.

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Americans got one step closer to war on this day in 1776.

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Harvey Milk scored a victory for the LGBTQ community on this day in 1978.

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A pioneering singer broke a major barrier on this day in 1955.

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This day in 1759 was a happy one for future President George Washington.

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Construction began on an American icon on this day in 1933.

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A California congresswoman made history on this day in 2007.

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George Steinbrenner made a savvy investment on this day in 1972.

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President Nixon set a new limit on America’s drivers on this day in 1974.

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Haiti declared independence on this day in 1803.

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History was made at the Panama Canal on this day in 1999.

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A new nation was born on this day in 1922.

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A tragedy devastated the Lakota on this day in 1890.

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Endangered animals received new protections on this day in 1973.

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A beloved story hit the stage on this day in 1904.

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A conservationist met an untimely end on this day in 1985.

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Football fans witnessed the longest game in history on this day in 1971.

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President Coolidge began a beloved Christmas tradition on this day in 1923.

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A famed artist made a bizarre decision on this day in 1888.

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The birth of a baby gorilla captivated the country on this day in 1956.

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A Korean rapper made YouTube history on this day in 2012.

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A music icon was drafted on this day in 1957.

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Two Apollo 17 astronauts became the last people to walk on the moon on this day in 1972.

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