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Today in History: January 2, Armed militia occupies Malheur refuge in Oregon
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Mon,12/23/24-12:48AM , 38 Reads
Today is Thursday, Jan. 2, the second day of 2025. There are 363 days left in the year.

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Today In History, January 1: Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation
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Today is Wednesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2025. There are 364 days left in the year. This is New Year’s Day.

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Today in History: December 31, Edison demonstrates incandescent lights in Menlo Park
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Mon,12/23/24-12:48AM , 33 Reads
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 31, the 366th and final day of 2024. This is New Year’s Eve.

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On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric incandescent lights for the public by illuminating some 100 bulbs in and around his laboratory in Menlo Park, New Jersey.

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Today in History: December 30, Saddam Hussein executed
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Today is Monday, Dec. 30, the 365th day of 2024. There is one day left in the year.

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On Dec. 30, 2006, former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein was executed by hanging after being convicted of crimes against humanity by the Iraqi High Tribunal.

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