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This Day In History February 20


American colonists practice scalping Postal Service Act regulates United States Post Office Department George Washington signs the Postal Service Act Rebels defeat Yankees at the Battle of Olustee Ansel Adams is born Amir of Afghanistan is assassinated Pilot O'Hare becomes first American WWII flying ace Dylan Thomas arrives in New York An American orbits earth Hearings begin on American policy in Vietnam Atlanta Constitution editor is kidnapped SEATO disbands Ireland allows sale of contraceptives Chunnel plans announced John Singleton nominated for Best Director Oscar Kramer on "Seinfeld" adopts a highway Tara Lipinski becomes youngest Olympic figure skating gold medalist Rhode Island nightclub burns Fire engulfs nightclub during Great White show
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