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Today in History Highlights Sept 10 events
Highlights include Perry's Lake Erie victory in 1813 during the War of 1812 and 1908 Jamestown council election of John Smith. Also noted are Howe's sewing machine patent in 1846, Pershing's return in 1919, Canada's 1939 war entry, Quisling's 1945 execution, Hurricane Donna in 1960, a 1961 Plane crash, the Italian Grand Prix tragedy, Alabama integration in 1963, clemency in 1979, Pope John Paul II's 1987 visit, and other 20th century milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver H. Perry
Lake Erie
John Smith
Jamestown
Virginia
Elias Howe
New York City
John J. Pershing
U.S. First Division
Mackenzie King
Vidkun Quisling
Norway
Florida Keys
President Airlines
Shannon
Ireland
Wolfgang von Trips
Phil Hill
Alabama
George C. Wallace