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Francis Drake, aboard the Golden Hind, returned to Plymouth, England, bearing captured treasure.
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John Chapman, also known as Johnny Appleseed, was born
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Thomas Jefferson was appointed America's first Secretary of State.
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Almost 70 million Americans tune in to watch the first ever televised debate between the two presidential candidates.
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“Here’s the story of a lovely lady who was living with three very lovely girls…” became a household favorite on this day.
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Abbey Road, the Beatles last album, is released.
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Screen legend Paul Newman dies of cancer at age 83
