Peaceful U.S.-Canada Border Created
1818

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D.C. Outlaws Slavery
1862

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Ships Explode in Texas City, Hundreds Killed
1947

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Income Tax Deadline! (Midnight)

Today's the day to pay your income taxes. Be a good American ... and consider well whether your government is making proper use of its tax authority.