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This Day In History

On this day, July 4th
While the country celebrates its independence, three well-known celebrity couples also celebrate their wedding anniversaries.
On this day, July 3rd
Idaho is admitted as a state on this day in 1890 and "The Lizard King" dies on this day in 1971.
On this day, July 2nd
Today marks the day many well-known people were never heard from again, including Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan who were attempting their around-the-world flight.
On this day, July 1st
A critical Civil War battle begins on this day in 1863 and a new way to address mail is introduced 100 years later.
On this day, June 30th
A classic American novel is published for the first time on this day in 1936.
On this day, June 29th
Hollywood actresses Rosemary Clooney and Katharine Hepburn each die on this day, exactly one year apart.
On this day, June 28th
It was 12 years ago today, Mike Tyson bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield's ear during the third round of their fight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas.
On this day, June 27th
One of the worst hurricanes to hit the U.S. makes landfall 52 years ago on this day.
On this day, June 26th
President John F. Kennedy makes one of his most famous speeches on this day in 1963.
On this day, June 25th
Possibly the most famous diary in the world is published on this day more than 60 years ago.


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