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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History – September 13

This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. September 13: General Interest 1814: Key pens Star-Spangled Banner “On this day in 1814, Francis Scott Key pens a poem which is later set to music and in … Continue reading

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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History

This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. 1940: Lascaux cave paintings discovered Near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings are discovered by four teenagers who stumbled upon the ancient artwork after following their … Continue reading

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9/11 Attacks — History.com Interactive Maps, Timelines & Games

9/11 Attacks — History.com Interactive Maps, Timelines & Games.

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This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History

This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. “On this day in 1813, the United States gets its nickname, Uncle Sam. The name is linked to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who … Continue reading

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