Today in History |
2013 ‐
The United States ends its 16-day government shut down and avoids default in a Bi-partisan deal in the Senate
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1968 ‐
Americans Tommie Smith (gold 19.83 WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200m medal podium during the Mexico City Olympics to protest racism and injustice against African-Americans
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1964 ‐
China becomes world's 5th nuclear power
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1963 ‐
2 secret US military satellites launched from Cape Canaveral
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1925 ‐
Texas School Board prohibits teaching of evolution
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1915 ‐
Great Britain declares war on Bulgaria
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1901 ‐
Booker T. Washington and his family are invited to dine at the White House with Teddy and Edith Roosevelt, prompting condemnation from the South
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1869 ‐
Hotel in Boston becomes 1st to have indoor plumbing
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1829 ‐
Tremont Hotel, 1st US modern hotel opens (Boston)
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1813 ‐
Battle of Leipzig, largest battle in Europe prior to WWI, Napoleon's forces defeated by Prussia, Austria and Russia
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