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1492 Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Caribbean.
1892 The Pledge of Allegiance is first recited by students in US public schools.1901 The Executive Mansion is officially renamed the White House.1999 The world population hits 6 billion.1492 Christopher Columbus lands on the San Salvador Islands. Famous Birthdays:1935 Luciano Pavarotti (Opera Singer)
1968 Hugh Jackman (Actor - X-Men's Wolverine)1970 Kirk Cameron (Actor - TV's Growing Pains)1975 Marion Jones (Track Athlete)1977 Bode Miller (Olympic Skier)Archive:
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