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Bloody Ban Tarleton born in Britain
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Slave revolt erupts in Virginia
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Trial of Frank James begins in Missouri
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Olds Motor Works founded
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Theft of Mona Lisa is discovered
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The Swing Era begins with Benny Goodman’s triumphant Palomar Ballroom performance
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Eisenhower signs Hawaii Statehood Bill
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Nhu’s Special Forces attack the Buddhists
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Gas cloud kills Cameroon villagers
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Michael Phelps wins eighth medal