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This Day In History May 24


Copernicus dies John Hancock becomes president of Congress Thomas Jefferson inquires about a former flame What hath God wrought? Henry Plummer is elected sheriff of Bannack, Montana Battle of North Anna continues Brooklyn Bridge opens British naval convoy system introduced MLB holds first night game Joseph Brodsky is born The Bismarck sinks the Hood Auschwitz gets a new doctor: "the Angel of Death" John Foster Dulles dies Riot erupts at soccer match Goldwater suggests using atomic weapons Soldiers place controversial ad in antiwar newspaper Duke Ellington dies sex, lies and videotape wins top prize at Cannes Lori Ann Auker disappears from a parking lot "Thelma and Louise," featuring 1966 Ford Thunderbird, released
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