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Today in History: Tuesday, September  06, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Sept. 6, 1901, President William B. McKinley was shot and mortally wounded by…

Today in History: Friday, September  02, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Sept. 2, 1945, Japan formally surrendered in ceremonies aboard the USS Missouri, ending…

Today in History: Thursday, September  01, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Sept. 1, 1939, World War II began as Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Read…

Today in History: Tuesday, August  30, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Aug. 30, 2005, a day after Hurricane Katrina hit, floodwaters covered 80 percent…

Today in History: Monday, August  29, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall along the Louisana coast, overwhelming the…

Today in History: Friday, August  26, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Aug. 26, 1920, The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing women the…

Today in History: Thursday, August  25, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Aug. 25, 1944, Paris was liberated by Allied forces after four years of…

Today in History: Wednesday, August  24, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Aug. 24, 1992, Hurricane Andrew smashed into Florida, causing record damage; 55 deaths…

Today in History: Tuesday, August  23, 2016 AP Highlight in History: On Aug. 23, 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed a non-aggression treaty.…