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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1529 In Germany at the Diet of Spires (Speyer), a document signed by Lutheran leaders in fourteen cities lodged a "protest" which demanded a freedom of conscience and the right of minorities. Henceforth, the German Lutheran Reformers were known as "Protestants".
In 1775 Minutemen Capt John Parker orders not to fire unless fired upon Revolution begins-Lexington Common, shot "heard round the world".
In 1782 Netherlands recognizes US.
In 1839 Treaty of London constitutes Belgium an independent kingdom.
In 1877 Ole Evinrude inventor (outboard marine engine), born.
In 1892 Charles Duryea takes 1st American-made auto out for a spin.
In 1897 1st American marathon ran, John J McDermott wins in 2:55:10 (Boston).
In 1903 Eliot Ness untouchable (FBI agent-Chicago), born.
In 1926 Don Adams actor, secret agent 86 (Get Smart), born.
In 1932 Jayne Mansfield Bryn Mawr Pa, actress (Guide for the Married Man), born.
In 1933 [censored] Sargent Carmel Calif, actor (Darrin-Bewitched), born.
In 1934 Shirley Temple appears in her 1st movie, Stand Up and Cheer.
In 1935 Dudley Moore actor (10, Arthur, Bedazzled, 6 Weeks), born.
In 1943 Jews attack Nazi occupation forces at Warsaw Ghetto.
In 1951 Shigeki Tanaka, survivor of Hiroshima A-bomb, wins Boston Marathon.
In 1956 US actress Grace Kelly marries Monaco's Prince Rainier III.
In 1957 Charles Funk of Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopaedias, dies at 76.
In 1967 US Surveyor III lands on Moon.
In 1969 "Oliver", Cliff Robertson and Katharine Hepburn win 51st Acadamy Awards.
In 1971 Sierra Leone becomes a republic (National Day).
In 1980 Alfred Hitchcock dies in Calif at 80.
In 1989 Republic Day in Sierra Leone.
In 1991 Battle of the Ages-Heavyweight champ Evander Hollyfield beats 42 year old George Foreman.
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