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Today in History highlights and milestones for Sept 20
On this date in history, Magellan began his voyage in 1519, Arthur became president in 1881, MLK was wounded in 1958, James Meredith faced Mississippi resistance in 1962, plus recalls of 10, 20, and 30 years ago events and Space shuttle Discovery’s return.
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Associated Press
Ferdinand Magellan
Spain
Spice Islands
Indonesia
Magellan
New York Stock Exchange
Chester A. Arthur
United States
James A. Garfield
Martin Luther King Jr
New York City
James Meredith
University of Mississippi
Ross R. Barnett
Meredith
Iraq
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Bush
Edwards Air Force Base
California