Today in history:

America declares independence.

NASA's Pathfinder spacecraft landed on Mars.

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Freedom of Information Act.

'Hollister Riot' took place.

Lou Gehrig of the New York Yankees delivered his famous farewell speech.

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Today in history: 

Brian Jones dies.

Jim Morrison dies.

Richard Branson and Per Lindstrand became the first hot-air balloon travelers to cross the Atlantic.

Algeria recognized as independent.

Civil War Battle of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania ended.

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Today in history:

"Gonna Fly Now (Theme From Rocky)' hits number 1.

James Stewart died.

18 Mexican immigrants were found dead inside a locked boxcar.

President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Congress.

Ernest Hemingway shot himself to death.

"The Lawrence Welk Show" premiered on ABC-TV under its original title, "The Dodge Dancing Party."

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Today in history:

The Sony Walkman goes on sale.

The International Criminal Court came into existence.

A Russian passenger jet collided with a cargo plane over southern Germany.

"O Canada" was proclaimed the national anthem of Canada.

The Drug Enforcement Administration was established.

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Today in History:

Cher and Gregg Allman get married.

the Union Jack was lowered for the last time over Government House in Hong Kong.

39 American hostages from a hijacked TWA jetliner were freed.

 "Gone with the Wind" first published.

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Today in history:

Keith Richards goes to jail.

Katharine Hepburn died.

Space shuttle Atlantis and the Russian Mir space station linked in orbit.

 Bob Crane killed.

Jayne Mansfield died.

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Today in history:

Tyson bites Holyfield's ear.

 TV version of the radio comedy program "Amos 'N' Andy" premiered on CBS.

Pan American Airways began regular trans-Atlantic air service.

the Treaty of Versailles was signed in France.

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Today in history:

Elvis makes a comeback.

Mike Tyson knocked out Michael Spinks.

Route 66 decertified.

"Dark Shadows" premiered on ABC-TV.

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Today in history:

Berlin Airlift begins.

U.S. launched missiles against Iraqi targets.

 Airbus A320 jetliner crashed into a forest in France.

Elvis Presley performed his last concert.

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Today in history:

Michael Jackson dies.

Male only draft registration ruled constitutional.

The Beastles perform 'All You Need Is Love' on Our World.

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