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Today in History highlights and notable anniversaries
On this date in 1945 the UN Charter took effect with the Soviet Union as 29th ratifier. Other items include James I proclaimed king in 1603, the Peace of Westphalia in 1648, Poland partitioned in 1795, first US telegraph in 1861, stock crash in 1929, Eisenhower Korea pledge in 1952, worker priest in France ten years ago, Chile’s presidency shift to Allende five years ago, violinist David Oistrakh’s death last year, and former football star Y A Tittle turning 49.
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Associated Press
United Nations
Soviet Union
James I
England
Scotland
France
Ireland
Westphalia
Poland
Prussia
Austria
Russia
United States
New York Stock Exchange
Dwight Eisenhower
Korea
Vatican
Congress
Chile
Salvador Allende
David Oistrakh
Amsterdam
Y.A. Tittle