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On This Day (by Bruce)
Events and birthdays around the world on this day
In 1840 New Zealand Day.
In 1861 English Admiral Robert Fitzroy issues storm warnings for ships putting out to sea, creating the first "weather forecast".
In 1895 George Herman 'Babe' Ruth, born.
In 1900 Spanish-American War ends.
In 1911 Ronald Reagan, 40th President (1981-1989), born.
In 1919 Zsa Zsa Gabor (in Budapest), actress, ex-con, born.
In 1940 Tom Brokaw, journalist, born.
In 1950 Natalie Cole (in Los Angeles, CA), singer, born.
In 1952 Elizabeth II becomes queen of Great Britain.
In 1986 Jean-Claude "Papa Doc" Duvalier is forced to leave Haiti.
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