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On this day in history, February 16, 1968, first 911 call is made, emergency system fueled by shocking murder

The first call using the standard 911 emergency number system was made on this day in history, Feb. 16, 1968. It came years after a murder proved the need for the system.

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On this day in history, February 19, 1912, Cracker Jack's 'prize in every box' debuts

Cracker Jack started its “prize in every box" promotion on this day in history, Feb. 19, 1912, by including a small toy in each box of its popular caramel-coated popcorn.

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On this day in history, February 22, 1980, US Olympic men's hockey team shocks Soviets in 'Miracle on Ice'

The U.S. Olympic men's hockey team shocked the Soviet Union 4-3 on this day in history, Feb. 22, 1980. The victory has been dubbed the Miracle on Ice.

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On this day in history, February 23, 1945, US Marines raise American flag on Iwo Jima, seen in stunning photo

Six United States Marines raised the American flag over Iwo Jima in World War II on this day in history, Feb. 23, 1945. Heroic photo of the moment still grips Americans.

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OTD in Space – February 23: Pioneer 11 Leaves the Solar System | On February 23, 1990, NASA's Pioneer 11 spacecraft left the solar system! More Space History 👉https://trib.al/MJ2CYIO This was the second spacecraft to... | By Space.com | Facebook

On February 23, 1990, NASA's Pioneer 11 spacecraft left the solar system! More Space History 👉https://trib.al/MJ2CYIO This was the second spacecraft to...

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On this day in history, February 25, 1964, Muhammad Ali knocks out Sonny Liston to win first world title

Twenty-two-year-old Muhammad Ali, then known as Cassius Clay, defeated reigning world boxing champ Sonny Liston on this day in history, Feb. 25, 1964, in Miami, Florida.

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On this day in history, February 26, 1993, World Trade Center is bombed in horrific attack

The World Trade Center in New York City has been an iconic landmark for decades. On this day in history, Feb. 26, 1993, the World Trade Center was bombed.

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On this day in history, February 28, 1983, 'M*A*S*H' finale draws record TV audience of over 100 million

The final episode of "M*A*S*H" drew a record TV audience of more than 100 million Americans on this day in history, Feb. 28, 1983. It held the record for 27 years.

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On this day in history, March 20, 1854, Republican Party founded to oppose expansion of slavery

The Republican Party was founded in Ripon, Wisconsin to oppose the expansion of slavery into the American west on this day in history, March 20, 1854.

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Spinach salesman Popeye remains effective nearly a century after his debut

Spinach-loving comic-strip character Popeye debuted in 1929 and inspired an instant explosion in the popularity of the healthy leafy green, despite the challenges of the Great Depression.

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On this day in history, April 1, 1945, US forces invade Okinawa, last major battle of World War II

The U.S. military launched a major invasion of the Japanese home island of Okinawa, one of the deadliest battles of World War II, on this day in history, April 1, 1945.

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On this day in history, April 3, 1978, 'Star Wars' snubbed for Best Picture Oscar in favor of 'Annie Hall'

Hollywood blockbuster film and pop-culture landmark production "Star Wars" was snubbed for the Best Picture Oscar by "Annie Hall" on this day in history, April 3, 1978.

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500 years ago today

Florentine navigator Giovanni Verrazano on a voyage for France is the first European to discover New York harbour