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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1431 Joan of Arc burned at the stake in Rouen, France at age 19.
In 1778 The French philosopher Voltaire died.
In 1908 Mel Blanc, the voice of Bugs Bunny, Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, Tweety Bird, Sylvester the Cat, Barney Rubble, etc, etc, born.
In 1909 Benny Goodman, bandleader, king of swing, born
In 1911 Indianapolis 500 car race run for first time. Winning driver Ray Harroun takes it with a blazing 75 mph.
In 1926 Christine Jorgensen, pioneer transsexual, born
In 1971 Mariner 9 launched.
In 1972 Three Japanese PFL terrorists kill 24, wound 72 at Tel Aviv's Lydda airport.
In 1982 Spain became the 16th member of North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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