July 14: ON THIS DAY in 1948, Fight begins over civil rights
ON THIS DAY IN 1863, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “The 13th...
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July 10: ON THIS DAY in 1943, Hard fighting rages in Sicily
ON THIS DAY IN 1891, the Eagle reported, “At yesterday’s session...
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June 25: ON THIS DAY in 1944, Yanks seize last Cherbourg Heights; Reds smash Nazi lines on 4 fronts; Navy task force bags 82 Jap planes
ON THIS DAY IN 1845, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “The ceremonies...
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June 19: ON THIS DAY in 1945, City turns out to greet Ike
ON THIS DAY IN 1865, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “RECONSTRUCTION. — President...
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June 12: ON THIS DAY in 1963, GIs force Wallace to submit
ON THIS DAY IN 1843, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “The Board...
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June 10: ON THIS DAY in 1944, 4 French towns fall in Cherbourg drive
ON THIS DAY IN 1922, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “The stage...
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June 5: ON THIS DAY in 1944, Allies occupy Rome, chase Germans north
ON THIS DAY IN 1944, the Eagle reported, “ALLIED HEADQUARTERS, NAPLES (U...
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June 2: ON THIS DAY in 1953, Elizabeth is crowned
ON THIS DAY IN 1926, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “Gertrude Ederle...
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May 29: ON THIS DAY in 1905, 20 Russian warships sunk or captured; Japanese fleet unharmed in great naval battle
ON THIS DAY IN 1905, the Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported, “WASHINGTON — It...
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