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Apr 27, 1521
Megellan killed in Phillipines
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American Revolution: Brittish Tea Act
Brittish government imposes taxes on tea to Americans. -
President, Ulysses S. Grant is born
Respected Union General and later widely questioned president of the United States, Grant was a key factor in the Union's victory over the South in the American Civil War. -
Sultana Ship explodes on Mississippi River.
Confederate Ship carrying thousands of Union prisoner explodes on Mississippi River. -
Union prisoners freed from Confederate Prison camps.
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German forces enter Greece
Nazi forces enter Athens Greece -
Babe Ruth diagnosed with throat cancer
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North Vietnamese attack
North Vietnames attack outside of Quang Tri. -
Afghan President killed
Afghan president is overthrown an murdered. -
GMC hit hard economically
With election of new president and economic crisis, 2008 was a detramental year for the GMC automotive company.