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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1804 First self-propelled locomotive on rails demonstrated, in Wales.
In 1858 First electric burglar alarm is installed in Boston, Mass.
In 1878 First Telephone book is issued, in New Haven, Conn.
In 1916 WW I Battle of Verdun begins.
In 1931 Larry Hagman, actor, born.
In 1932 Camera exposure meter patented, W. N. Goodwin.
In 1933 Nina Simone (in Tyron, NC), born.
In 1943 David Geffen, record company president, born.
In 1946 Tyne Daly (in Madison, WI), actress (Cagney and Lacey), born.
In 1947 First instant develop camera demonstrated in NY City by E. H. Land.
In 1965 Malcolm X assassinated.
In 1972 Richard Nixon first American president to visit China.
In 1981 Charles Rocket clearly says a four-letter word on Saturday Night Live.
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