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1983 ‐
Hindus kill 3000 Muslims in Assam, India
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1980 ‐
In Lake Placid, NY, a US Olympic hockey team made up of amateur and college players takes on the mighty juggernaut of the Soviet crew and, in a shockingly unexpected turn, wins their medal-round match 4-3.
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1945 ‐
Arab League forms (Cairo)
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1907 ‐
1st cabs with taxi meters begin operating in London
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1898 ‐
Black postmaster lynched, his wife & 3 daughters shot in Lake City, South Carolina
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1882 ‐
The Serbian kingdom is refounded.
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1879 ‐
1st 5 cent & 10 cent store opened by Frank W. Woolworth in Utica, New York (failed almost immediately)
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1847 ‐
Battle of Buena Vista: US troops beat Mexican army
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