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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1693 The first woman's magazine, The Ladies' Mercury is published in London. It has the first advice column.
In 1867 Bank of California opens its doors.
In 1880 Helen Keller, blind-deaf author-lecturer, born.
In 1929 First color TV demonstration NY city.
In 1930 H. Ross Perot, billionaire, founder of EDS, owner of one of three original copies of the Magna Carta, attempted to run for US Presidency, born.
In 1940 End of USSR experimental calendar.
In 1942 FBI captures 8 Nazi saboteurs from a sub off NY's Long Island.
In 1950 First jet plane combat victor in Korea - RJ Brown.
In 1950 Pres. Truman ordered the Air Force and Navy into the Korean conflict.
In 1955 U.S.'s First automobile seat belt legislation is enacted in Illinois.
In 1973 John W. Dean tells Watergate Committee about Nixon's `enemies list'.
In 1977 Djibouti National Day.
In 1978 Soyuz 30 is launched.
In 1982 Fourth Space Shuttle Mission (Columbia 4) launched.
In 1983 Soyuz T-9 is launched.
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