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Events (250 years ago today): 1775 – American Revolutionary War: British troops and Loyalists, misinformed about Patriot militia strength, lose the Battle of Great Bridge, ending British rule in Virginia.[7]
Births (150 years ago today): 1875 – Harry Miller, American engineer (died 1943)
Births (100 years ago today): 1925 – Roy Rubin, American basketball player and coach (died 2013)
Deaths (400 years ago today): 1625 – Ubbo Emmius, Dutch historian and geographer (born 1547)
Deaths (50 years ago today): 1975 – William A. Wellman, American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter (born 1896)
Commemorations:
International Anti-Corruption Day
History Quote of the Day
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