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History Highlights Reflect Global Events and Milestones
On this day in history, 1941 saw Germany and Italy declare war on the United States, while 1816 marked Indiana as the 19th state. Other notes include Louis Napoleon’s 1848 election, Edward VIII's abdication in 1936, Mussolini's 1937 withdrawal from the League, and WWII actions in 1944. Also noted are Rockefeller Jr.'s 1946 UN HQ donation proposal, a 1950 era Supreme Court decision, Apollo 17's 1975 moon landing, a 1976 kidnapping in Madrid, a birthday for football official George Sauer, and Edison’s thought for today.
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Associated Press
Germany
Italy
United States
Indiana
Louis Napoleon
France
Edward VIII
England
George VI
Benito Mussolini
League of Nations