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On this day in history, August 12, 1877, Thomas Edison invents the phonograph

Thomas Edison invented the phonograph on August 12, 1877. It "will undoubtedly be liberally devoted to music," Edison predicted with stunning accuracy in 1878.

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On this day in history, August 19, 1812, Old Ironsides legend born in smashing victory over Royal Navy

On this day in history, August 19, 1812, the USS Constitution earned its memorable Old Ironsides nickname after routing warship HMS Guerriere of the mighty Royal Navy.

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On this day in history, August 20, 2017, legendary comedian Jerry Lewis dies at 91

Jerry Lewis, an American comedian and actor who spent decades supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association, died on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2017.

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On this day in history, August 26, 1978, Pope John Paul I is elected, would serve for only 33 days

Pope John Paul I was elected pope on this day in history, Aug. 26, 1978. He would serve as pope for just over a month before his sudden death at the age of 65.

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On this day in history, August 28, 1996, Prince Charles and Princess Diana officially divorce

Prince Charles and Princess Diana formally divorced on this day in history, Aug. 28, 1996, after years of a rocky relationship marred by controversy and infidelity.

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On this day in history, September 3, 1777, 'Stars and Stripes' flies in battle for first time

For the first time, our nation's American flag was flown in battle, on this day in history, Sept. 3, 1777, during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch's Bridge, Delaware. Here's the background.

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On this day in history, September 23, 1806, Lewis and Clark return to St. Louis as heroes after journey

U.S. Army Captain Meriwether Lewis and 2nd Lt. William Clark — plus the Corps of Discovery — returned to St. Louis after epic travels to the Pacific Ocean on this day in history, Sept. 23, 1806.

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On this day in history, October 12, 2000, terror attack on USS Cole kills 17 American sailors, wounds dozens

The USS Cole was attacked by al Qaeda at port in Yemen on Oct. 12, 2000, killing 17 sailors and wounding dozens of others. It proved a portent of the 9/11 attacks 11 months later.

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On this day in history, October 14, 1912, Teddy Roosevelt shot in chest, makes campaign stop minutes later

Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt during a campaign stop in Milwaukee on Oct. 14, 1912. He then delivered an 84-minute speech after he was shot in the chest.

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On this day in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy defeated King Harold of England at the Battle of Hastings

On this day in history in 1947 Chuck Yeager broke the Sound Barrier in the Bell X1

 

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