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1895 - In Charleston, Missouri, a magnitude 6.6 earthquake occurs.

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1896 - Birth of Ethel Waters Chester Pennsylvania, actress (Beulah)/singer (Stormy Weather).

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1897 - Birth of Wilbur (Pete) Henry NFL tackle (Canton, New York Giants, Pottsville).

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1902 - Birth of Eduard Franz Milwaukee Wisconsin; actor (Zorro).

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1902 - Birth of Willie Shaw race car driver (Indy 500-1937, 1939, 1940).

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1906 - Birth of Louise Talma Arcachon France, composer (Summer Sounds).

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1908 - Games of the IV Olympiad end in London.

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1912 - Birth of Dale Evans Uvalde Texas, cowgirl (Roy Rogers Show).

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1913 - The Lincoln Highway, the first automobile road across America, is dedicated.

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1918 - Count Stephen Tisza Hungarian Prime Minister assassinated by soldiers.

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