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Events (250 years ago today): 1775 - The Second Continental Congress adopts the Olive Branch Petition.
Events (50 years ago today): 1975 - Arthur Ashe becomes the first black man to win the Wimbledon singles title.
Events (50 years ago today): 1975 - Cape Verde gains its independence from Portugal.
Births (350 years ago today): 1675 - Mary Walcott, American accuser and witness at the Salem witch trials (died 1719)
Births (100 years ago today): 1925 - Fernando de Szyszlo, Peruvian painter and sculptor (died 2017)
Births (100 years ago today): 1925 - Jean Raspail, French author and explorer (died 2020)
Births (50 years ago today): 1975 - Hernán Crespo, Argentinian footballer and coach
Births (50 years ago today): 1975 - Ai Sugiyama, Japanese tennis player
Deaths (650 years ago today): 1375 - Charles III, French nobleman (born 1337)
Deaths (50 years ago today): 1975 - Gilda dalla Rizza, Italian soprano and actress (born 1892)
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