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Events (250 years ago today): 1776 – American Revolution: With the Halifax Resolves, the North Carolina Provincial Congress authorizes its Congressional delegation to vote for independence from Britain.[8]
Births (500 years ago today): 1526 – Muretus, French philosopher and author (died 1585)
Births (100 years ago today): 1926 – Jane Withers, American actress (died 2021)[60]
Births (50 years ago today): 1976 – Olga Kotlyarova, Russian runner
Births (50 years ago today): 1976 – Brad Miller, American basketball player
Deaths (50 years ago today): 1976 – Christos Kakkalos, Greek mountain guide (born 1882)[96]
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International Day of Human Space Flight
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