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| | | | 1588: In the Battle of Gravelines, an English fleet led by Lord Charles Howard and Sir Francis Drake destroys the Spanish Armada, a fleet of ships sent by Spain to invade England.
Learn more about the Spanish Armada.
1786: In an early milestone in mountain climbing, Michel Piccard and Jacques Balmat make the first ascent of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps.
Learn more about Mountain Climbing.
1815: After his final defeat at Waterloo, Napoleon leaves for his forced exile on the remote south Atlantic island of Saint Helena, where he dies six years later.
Learn more about Napoleon.
1846: The U.S. House of Representatives passes the Wilmot Proviso, a controversial measure that bans slavery from territory acquired in the Mexican War. The proviso fails to pass the Senate.
Learn more about the Wilmot Proviso.
1894: The U.S. administration of President Grover Cleveland recognizes the Republic of Hawaii.
Learn more about Hawaii.
1992: The United States men's Olympic basketball team, made up of professional stars for the first time, defeats Croatia to win the gold medal after dominating the Olympic tournament.
Learn more about the Olympic Games.
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| Today's Web Pick |
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| | | | Dustin Hoffman (AFI Online)
Today is the birthday of actor Dustin Hoffman. The American Film Institute offers a biography, a filmography, and several images of the actor.
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| Mystery Person of the Day |
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| | | | Who am I? I was born on this day in 1879. The Native American rebel army in Chiapas, Mexico, named themselves after me.
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| Your Astrological Sign |
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| | | | Leos have regal and warm-hearted natures. Leos are said to be protective of people close to them, especially those who are weak. They also have a strong need to be the center of attention, and may be surprisingly sensitive. Learn more about Leo.
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