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This Day in History May 9 1965 Highlights
On May 9 1965 events span from Franklin's Join or Die cartoon in 1754 to modern milestones. Notable items include John Brown's birth in 1800, Japan's 21 demands to China in 1915, Byrd and Bennett reaching the North Pole in 1926, and the 17th Amendment’s ratification in 1913. The record also notes King Victor Emmanuel's abdication in 1946, West Germany joining the EEC ten years ago, and civil rights actions by William Rogers five years ago. Khrushchev's 1966 visit to Alexandria is listed as one year ago.
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John Brown
Japan
China
Cmdr
Richard Byrd
Floyd Bennett
North Pole
Atty
William Rogers
South
Nikita Khrushchev
Alexandria
Egypt