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Today in History: September 9, Attica prison uprising begins

Sept. 9 marks significant historical events including the 1971 Attica uprising, 1776 naming of the United States, 1957 civil rights legislation, and notable celebrity birthdays.
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Today in History: September 7, Anglican church elevates Bishop Desmond Tutu

Sept. 7 marks multiple historical anniversaries, major world events, tragedies, notable cultural milestones, and several prominent birthdays.
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Today in History: August 30, Shackelton's Endurance crew rescued

Aug. 30 features major historical events: Shackleton's Elephant Island rescue, wartime milestones, Cold War links, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, and notable birthdays.
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Today in History: July 3, Union wins Battle of Gettysburg

Significant historical events occurred on July 3, including the end of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.
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Today in History: April 25, conference opens to create the Charter of the United Nations

April 25 is significant for historical events like the founding of the United Nations and the Flint water crisis.
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Today in History: June 3, the Zoot Suit Riots begin in Los Angeles

On June 3, 1943, clashes known as the Zoot Suit Riots erupted between U.S. Navy sailors and young Mexican Americans in Los Angeles, injuring over 150.
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