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1856 The Republican Party holds it's first national meeting
1876 Johns Hopkins University is founded1959 Lee Petty wins the first Daytona 500.1980 The "Miracle on Ice" occurs when the US defeats Russia in hockey. Famous Birthdays:1732 George Washington (1st US President)
1778 Rembrandt (Artist)1820 Frederic Chopin (Classic Composer)1950 Julius Erving (Basketball Player)1962 Steve Irwin (Crocodile Hunter)1963 Vijay Singh (Golfer)1975 Drew Barrymore (Actress)Archive:
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