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The US Commerce Department releases figures on the Gross Domestic Product, indicating a growth rate of 2.6% which is shy of the the 2.9% estimate. |
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At Javits Exhibition Center in New York City, Sir Richard Branson unveils a mock-up of the rocket-powered vehicle that will carry clients into space through his Virgin Galactic business. The design is based on Space Ship One and is designed to carry six passengers and two pilots to an altitude of a ... |
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Iraqi police find 60 bodies, all showing signs of torture, dumped around Iraq's capital city. This drives the total number of bodies discovered in the week commencing 9/24 to 122. The day prior, U.S. Maj. Gen. William Caldwell notes a "tough week" and that murders and executions are now the leadin ... |
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Texas’ highest criminal appeals court agrees to consider reinstating a dropped conspiracy charge against former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, likely delaying his trial on felony money laundering and conspiracy counts until next year. |
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Egyptian leader Abdel Nasser dies of a heart attack |
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General Benjamín Menéndez leads a military rebellion against Peron that is quickly subdued. General Eduardo Lonardi also participates. |
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The Japanese occupy Changsha. |
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Sir James Craig introduces the 'Ulster Covenant' which 450,000 Irish people sign to defeat the Third Home Rule Bill. It receives great publicity in Britain. |
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The Tappan Massacre in which "No Flint" Grey kills 30 Americans via bayonet. |
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Juan Cabrillo lands in San Diego Bay. |
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Henry I of England decisively defeated his older brother Robert Curthose, the Duke of Normandy in the Battle of Tinchebray, and claimed Normandy as a possession of the English crown. |
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William the Conqueror and a fleet of 600 ships lands at Pevensey, Sussex England. |
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