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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1719 Sir John Hawkins, wrote first history of music in English, born.
In 1746 Francisco Jose de Goya, artist, born.
In 1842 Dr C. Long first used ether as an anesthetic during a minor operation.
In 1853 Vincent Van Gogh, artist who always lent an ear, born.
In 1858 Hyman L. Lipman of Philadelphia patented a pencil with an attached eraser.
In 1870 U.S. 15th Amendment passes, guarantees right to vote regardless of race.
In 1913 Frankie Laine, singer, born.
In 1930 John Astin, actor (Gomez in TV Addams Family), born.
In 1932 Amelia Earhart is first woman to make solo crossing of the Atlantic.
In 1937 Warren Beatty, actor, ladies man, born.
In 1945 The Soviet Union invaded Austria during World War II.
In 1945 Eric Clapton, guitarist, singer, born.
In 1981 Pres. Reagan shot and wounded by John W. Hinckley Jr.
In 1982 Third Space Shuttle Mission - Columbia 3 returns to Earth.
In 1984 U.S. ends participation in multinational peace force in Lebanon.
In 1986 James Cagney died at his farm in Stanfordville, NY, at age 86.
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