1521
\nPortuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan was killed in a fight with natives of the Philippines.<\/p>\n
1805
\nThe U.S. Marines captured Derna, on the shores of Tripoli.<\/p>\n
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\nThe worst steamship disaster in the history of the United States occurred when there was an explosion aboard the Sultana<\/em>; more than 1,400 people were killed.<\/p>\n
\nRocky Marciano retired as undefeated world heavyweight boxing champion.<\/p>\n
\nSierra Leone gained independence from Great Britain.<\/p>\n
\nPitcher Nolan Ryan surpassed Walter Johnson\u2019s strikeout record\u2014one that had held since 1927.<\/p>\n
\nAustrian president Kurt Waldheim was barred from entering the United States. He was accused of aiding in the execution of thousands of Jews in World War II.<\/p>\n
\nEritrea declared itself independent.<\/p>\n
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\ninventor (1791)<\/p>\n
\nAmerican General and President (1822)<\/p>\n
\nauthor (1904)<\/p>\n
\ncivil-rights leader (1927)<\/p>\n
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