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2009
The Statue of Liberty’s crown reopens to the public after 8 years, due to security reasons following the World Trade Center attacks.
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2004
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1987
Klaus Barbie, the former Gestapo chief known as the “Butcher of Lyon,” was convicted by a French court of crimes against humanity and sentenced to life in prison.
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1970
Casey Kasem’s “American Top 40” debuts on LA radio.
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1964
Beachboys’ “I Get Around” reaches #1.
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1888
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1886
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1865
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is published.
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1776
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1634
The city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France.
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1609
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