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The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park.
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Typewriter: Christopher Latham Sholes received a patent for an invention he called the "Type-Writer."
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American Civil War: at Fort Towson in the Oklahoma Territory, Confederate, Brigadier General Stand Watie surrenders the last sign...
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The United States Congress establishes the Government Printing Office.
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Beginning of the June Days Uprising in Paris, France.
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War of 1812: Great Britain revokes the restrictions on American commerce, thus eliminating one of the chief reasons for going to ...
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John Jacob Astor forms the Pacific Fur Company.
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Empress Catherine II of Russia grants Jews permission to settle in Kiev.
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American Revolution: Battle of Springfield fought in and around Springfield, New Jersey (including Short Hills, formerly of Sprin...
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