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  • 1676

    Sudbury, Massachusetts, attacked by Indians. View Post →

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  • 1845

    Manhattan, first ship to visit Edo, Japan in 220 years, rescues sailors.

  • 1906

    San Francisco earthquake and fire destroys 75% of the city, kills nearly 4,000.

  • 1506

    Construction of current St. Peter's Basilica begins.

  • 1955

    Albert Einstein dies.

  • 1923

    Yankee Stadium opens, Yankees beat Red Sox 4-1.

  • 1934

    First Laundromat opens in Fort Worth, TX.

  • 2014

    Mt. Everest's single deadliest day.

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