1521
\nMartin Luther’s writings were banned by the Edict of Worms.<\/p>\n
1868
\nPresident Andrew Johnson avoided conviction for impeachment charges of “high crimes and misdemeanors” by one vote.<\/p>\n
1940
\nAllied troops began the massive naval evacuation of troops from Dunkirk, France, during World War II.<\/p>\n
1959
\nPittsburgh Pirates\u2019 Harvey Haddix pitched 12 perfect innings against the Milwaukee Braves before losing, 1\u20130, in the 13th.<\/p>\n
1977
\nGeorge Willig, “the human fly,” scaled the World Trade Center in New York City by attaching himself to the window washer mechanism and walking straight up until falling into police custody when he reached the top. It took Willig three and a half hours to make the climb, and $1.10 in fines\u2014a penny per floor.<\/p>\n
1978
\nThe first legal casino to be operated in the United States outside of Nevada was opened in Atlantic City.<\/p>\n
2003
\nRwandans voted to approve a new constitution that instituted a balance of power between Hutu and Tutsi.<\/p>\n
2011
\nAfter more than 50 years of struggle, South Sudan declares independence and becomes Africa’s 54th state.<\/p>\n
Sally K. Ride
\nAmerican astronaut, 1951-2012<\/p>\n
Washington Augustus Roebling
\nengineer (1837)<\/p>\n
Isadora Duncan
\ndancer (1878)<\/p>\n
Al Jolson
\nactor, singer (1886)<\/p>\n
Dorothea Lange
\nphotographer (1895)<\/p>\n
John Wayne
\nactor (1907)<\/p>\n
Miles Davis
\nmusician (1926)<\/p>\n
Stevie Nicks
\nsinger (1948)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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