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Today in History highlights and notable anniversaries
This brief notes events primarily from 1862 to 1988 including Lincoln signing the Medal of Honor bill, the 16th Amendment ratification, Prokhorovka tank battle, 1967 Newark race violence, and 1984 Ferraro as running mate. Also lists birthdays, deaths, and a Thought for Today by Margaret Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Catherine
William of
James I
Belen
House of Representatives
Senate
U.S
Prokhorovka
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Newark
N.d
Lon Chaney
San Clemente
Jimmy Carter
Supreme Court
Walter F. Mondale
Geraldine A. Ferraro
New York
Ferraro
Michael Sakis
Lloyd Bentsen
Texas
Japan
Somalia
United Nations
Mohamed Farrah Aidid
Associated Press
Reuters
Africa
George W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Norfolk
Benny Carter
Tony Snow
Washington, D.C
Yankees
Bobby Murcer
Oklahoma City
Angelina Jolie
Jerry Sandusky
Monte Hellman
Bill Cosby
Christine McVie
Denise Nicholas
Butch Hancock
Richard Simmons
Jay Thomas
Walter Egan
Brian Grazer
Cheryl Ladd
Julie Miller
Sandi Patty
Mel Harris
Buddy Foster
Dan Murphy
Soul Asylum
Judi Evans
Robin Wilson
Gin Blossoms
Lisa Nicole Carson
Kristi Yamaguchi
Shannon Lawson
Magoo
Anna Friel
Tracie Spencer
Steve Howey
Topher Grace
Michelle Rodriguez
Kimberly Perry
Perry
Erik Per Sullivan
Jordyn Wieber
Margaret Fuller