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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 760 14th recorded perihelion passage of Halley's Comet.
In 1807 Townsend Speakman 1st sells fruit-flavored carbonated drinks (Phila).
In 1813 Richard Wagner Leipsig Germany, composer (Ring, Flying Dutchman, Ride of the Valkries), born.
In 1858 Confederacion Granadina (now Colombia) forms.
In 1859 Sir Arthur Conan Doyle UK, brought Sherlock Holmes to life twice, born.
In 1868 Great Train Robbery; 7 men make off with $98,000 in cash.
In 1924 Charles Aznavour Paris France, singer (Monsieur Carnavel), born.
In 1939 Hitler and Mussolini sign "Pact of Steel".
In 1959 Morrissey, (Steven Patrick) British rocker (The Smiths and solo artist), born.
In 1965 Beatles' Ticket to Ride, single goes #1.
In 1967 Egyptian president Nassar closes Straits of Tiran to Israel.
In 1972 Ceylon becomes Republic of Sri Lanka as its constitution is ratified.
In 1977 Final European scheduled run of the Orient Express (94 years).
In 1990 Rocky Graziano boxer, dies at 71, of heart failure.
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