My Lai Massacre remembered with varied death tolls and RFK bid
On March 16 1968 the My Lai massacre saw U S Army troops kill hundreds of Vietnamese civilians with estimates ranging from 347 to 504. On the same day Robert F Kennedy announced his Democratic presidential candidacy. Also noting Jefferson signing 1802 establishing West Point and Goddard's 1926 liquid fueled rocket test. Hitler rearmed Germany in 1935. Buckley, Beirut CIA chief, kidnapped and killed in 1984.
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Explosion at Albanian ammo dump kills and injures many
In Gerdec near Tirana an Albanian army ammunition dump blast killed at least five and wounded 243 including many children as shrapnel struck homes and vehicles. Officials said the toll could rise while more than 140 remained hospitalized.
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Tornado strikes downtown Atlanta during SEC and NBA games
A tornado 130 mph winds ripped through downtown Atlanta on Friday night, interrupting the SEC tournament at the Georgia Dome with 18 000 fans and an NBA game at Philips Arena. Many evacuees reported no warning while windows shattered and insulation rained down. 27 people were injured but none life threatening.
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Shirley Franklin
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Rockin tots bring music to the Rock Hall for learning
In Cleveland the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame hosts Toddler Rock with 3 to 5 year olds. The program, begun in 1999 by Ruthie Brown, uses music therapy to teach literacy and language in a kid friendly setting. Children learn through songs, rhythm, and exposure to rock legends in a safe age appropriate exhibit area.
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Gallagher
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