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Today in History - August 1
After its first bid for statehood was vetoed by President Andrew Johnson, Colorado entered the Union on August 1, 1876. Continue reading.
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![]() Today in History - August 1 After its first bid for statehood was vetoed by President Andrew Johnson, Colorado entered the Union on August 1, 1876. Continue reading. Click here to search Today in History for other historic moments. Read more..
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![]() A bit of Aug 1st history… 527 - Justinian I becomes sole ruler of the Byzantine Empire 1086 - Results of the Doomsday inquiry presented to William the Conqueror in Salisbury (the date of the compilation and the Great Doomsday are historically contestable) 1834 - Slavery outlawed in British Empire with emancipation bill 1900 - The 1st Michelin Guide is published by the Michelin brothers as a hotel and restaurant reference guide to encourage more travel and thus boost tire sales 1914 - Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany declares war on his nephew Tsar Nicholas II of Russia in WWI 1957 - US and Canada create North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) 1966 - University of Texas Tower Sniper wounds 31 and kills 16 1975 - Helsinki Pact guaranteeing boundaries signed by 35 nations 1981 - MTV premiers at 12:01 am 1999 - Petronas Towers officially opened in Kuala Lampur as the world’s tallest buildings at 1483 ft or 451.9 m (pictured) Today In History: August 01 |
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