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Today In History July 31 1973 Highlights and Birthdays
This day in history reviews key events on July 31 across years including Lafayette becoming major general in 1777, Columbus discovering Trinidad in 1498, and Edison patent milestones. It notes Truman Idlewild dedication in 1948, a 1953 price warning from LBJ, Eagleton withdrawal in 1972, and a 1972 UN arms embargo call on Portugal. Also mentions Hank Bauer’s 51st birthday and a thought about inflation.
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Associated Press
Marquis de Lafayette
Christopher Columbus
Trinidad
U.S
Samuel Hopkins
Vermont
Portugal
Lyndon B. Johnson
United States
Thomas F. Eagleton
Missouri
Hank Bauer