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This Day In History July 12


Geoffrey Chaucer is named chief clerk by Richard II The Battle of Huck's Defeat Wild Bill Hickok's first gunfight Confederacy signs treaties with Native Americans Medal of Honor created Allied attack on Achi Baba First Dymaxion car produced Russians halt German advance in a decisive battle at Kursk Eisenhower takes first presidential ride in a helicopter A new Aga Khan The Moors Murderers begin their killing spree First Marine wins Medal of Honor North Vietnam urged to treat U.S. POWs better Disco is dealt death blow by fans of the Chicago White Sox Ferraro named vice presidential candidate Yeltsin resigns from Communist Party Heat wave hits Chicagoland France beats Brazil to win FIFA World Cup Angelina Jolie gives birth to twins
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