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On This Date in 1966 and Earlier History Highlights
Today in history notes events from 1898 Roosevelt’s Rough Riders at San Juan Hill to 1942 Rommel’s Afrika Korps at El Alamein. It also recalls stamps in 1847, Gettysburg in 1863, and Vietnam era notes. A bridge hand follows with opening lead a king of hearts.
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Associated Press
Theodore Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
Cuba
U.S
Gettys
Rommel
Afrika Korps
el Alemain
Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Cairo
Israel
Middle East