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Today in History highlights and events of 1971
Today is Saturday May 29 1971 the 149th day of the year with 216 days remaining. Notable items include 1453 Constantinople fell to the Turks 1535 Jacques Cartier second voyage 1790 Rhode Island ratified the U.S. Constitution 1848 Wisconsin joined the Union 1917 John F Kennedy born 1943 American forces defeated Japan in the Aleutians 1983 Everest first ascent attempts 196? Kennedy urged action against bus segregation five years ago a Buddhist nun burned herself in South Vietnam and one year ago Pope Paul VI announced planned visits.
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Paul VI
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