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Aug 3, 1492
Christopher Columbus Discovers America
Christopher Columbus found the New World -
Jamestown was founded
Jamestown was found in Virginia -
The Boston Tea Party
Colonist Throw tea chests off the boat and into the harbor. -
George Washington Becomes First President
George Washington was the First president of the United States, and he was inaugurated on this day . -
Civil War begins
First Battle, which ends with Union Victory and the freeing of slaves.