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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1836 Texas declares its independence from Mexico
In 1861 Congress creates the Territory of Nevada.
In 1865 At Waynesborough, Gen. Early's army is defeated.
In 1901 First telegraph company in Hawaii opens.
In 1904 Theodore Giesl (Dr. Seuss), author, born.
In 1917 Desi Arnaz, famous Cuban, bandleader, born.
In 1923 Time magazine first published.
In 1949 First non-stop, round-the-world airplane flight completed.
In 1950 Karen Carpenter (in Connecticut), drummer for the Carpenters, singer, born.
In 1978 Soyuz 28 is launched.
In 1991 Arthur Murray, dance instructor, dies at 95.
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