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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1847 Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the telephone, born.
In 1851 U.S. Congress authorizes smallest U.S. silver coin, the 3-cent piece.
In 1875 A 20-cent coin was authorized by U.S. Congress (It only lasted 3 years).
In 1911 Jean Harlow, sex goddess of the 30s, born.
In 1931 Star Spangled Banner officially became US national anthem.
In 1943 U.S. wins Battle of Bismark Sea over Japan.
In 1945 U.S. and Philippine forces recaptured Corregidor.
In 1956 Morocco gains its independence.
In 1962 Jackie Joyner-Kersee, runner, born.
In 1969 Apollo 9 is launched.
In 1972 Pioneer 10 launched. First to traverse asteroid belt, leave system
In 1974 David Faustino, actor (Married With Children's Bud Bundy), born.
In 1985 TV Show Moonlighting premieres.
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