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Today In History March 17 1968 highlights
AP notes notable events on this date. British troops evacuated Boston in 1776. Texas adopts constitution in 1836. Victor Emmanuel II proclaimed ruler of Italy in 1861. Paris London telephony established in 1891. WWI forces occupy Constantinople in 1920. Barcelona bombed in 1938. National Gallery of Art opened in 1941. Vanguard 1 launched ten years ago. Bali volcano eruptions began five years ago. In 1968 LBJ shelved his proposal.
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St. Patrick
Boston
Republic of Texas
Victor Emmanuel II
Italy
Paris
London
Constantinople
Barcelona
National Gallery of Art
Washington
U.S. Navy
Earth
Bali
Lyndon B. Johnson