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This Day In History January 08


Astronomer Galileo dies in Italy President George Washington delivers first State of the Union Jackson leads troops to victory at New Orleans The Battle of New Orleans Confederate General James Longstreet born Congress expands suffrage in nation's capital Crazy Horse fights his final battle Crazy Horse fights last battle Allies retreat from Gallipoli Bugatti brother commits suicide Wilson outlines the Fourteen Points Wilson announces his 14 Points Wilson delivers Fourteen Points speech Mussolini questions Hitler's plans William Randolph Hearst stops Citizen Kane ads Elvis Presley receives his first guitar Mona Lisa exhibited in Washington Operation Cedar Falls is launched Peace talks resume in Paris Chinese leader Zhou Enlai dies Ragtime wins the National Book Critics Circle Award Cargo plane crashes into crowded market Music City Miracle Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords injured in shooting rampage
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