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Leo Szilard and Albert Einstein write a letter to F.D. Roosevelt in 1939, stating that Germany might develop atomic bombs, and the US should start it's own nuclear program. This would eventually lead to the Manhattan Project.

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Colorado becomes the 38th state in 1876, the 100th anniversary of US independence, giving it nickname of Centennial State. Famous for it's natural beauty, mountains, canyons, it's capital and largest city is Denver.

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The Patrol Torpedo Boat PT-109, is rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer Amagiri in 1942. The boat's commander Lt. John F Kennedy, future US President, manages to save all but 2 of his 13 crew, as he leads them to safety.

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The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operation in 1873, located on one of San Francisco's steepest streets. Promoted by Andrew Hallide, this would mark the beginning of the city's iconic cable car system.

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3 civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, Michael Schwerner are found dead on this date in 1964 at Neshoba County, Mississippi, two months after they were abducted. NSFW

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Three civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, Michael Schwerner are found dead on this date in 1964 at Neshoba County, Mississippi, two months after they were abducted. NSFW

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The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operation in 1873, located on one of San Francisco's steepest streets. Promoted by Andrew Hallide, this would mark the beginning of the city's iconic cable car system.

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Leo Szilard and Albert Einstein write a letter to F.D. Roosevelt in 1939, stating that Germany might develop atomic bombs, and the US should start it's own nuclear program. This would eventually lead to the Manhattan Project.	28
Colorado becomes the 38th state in 1876, the 100th anniversary of US independence, giving it nickname of Centennial State. Famous for it's natural beauty, mountains, canyons, it's capital and largest city is Denver.	11
The Patrol Torpedo Boat PT-109, is rammed and sunk by a Japanese destroyer Amagiri in 1942. The boat's commander Lt. John F Kennedy, future US President, manages to save all but 2 of his 13 crew, as he leads them to safety.	4
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operation in 1873, located on one of San Francisco's steepest streets. Promoted by Andrew Hallide, this would mark the beginning of the city's iconic cable car system.	2
3 civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, Michael Schwerner are found dead on this date in 1964 at Neshoba County, Mississippi, two months after they were abducted. NSFW	1
Three civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Chaney, Michael Schwerner are found dead on this date in 1964 at Neshoba County, Mississippi, two months after they were abducted. NSFW	1
The Clay Street Hill Railroad begins operation in 1873, located on one of San Francisco's steepest streets. Promoted by Andrew Hallide, this would mark the beginning of the city's iconic cable car system.	1