(1860) Abraham Lincoln elected president of a divided nation
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Lincoln becomes the first Republican to win the White House at a time when the Democratic Party, and the country as a whole, are deeply divided over the issue of slavery. The Civil War will break out a few months after Lincoln’s inauguration. . |
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(1962) United Nations condemns South Africa over apartheid
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The UN passes a resolution calling on members to cut ties with South Africa to force the nation to end its racial segregation of black Africans. Change will be slow: The country will not repeal its last apartheid laws until 1991.. |
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(1991) Canadian crew puts out the last of Kuwait oil field fires
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Over 600 Kuwait oil field fires had been burning for months, and they’ll rank as one of the worst environmental disasters in history. Saddam Hussein had his troops set the wells alight as US coalition forces forced the Iraqis out of the country. . |
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(1996) Cleveland Browns football team is moving to Baltimore
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Hearts break in Ohio as Browns owner Art Modell reveals he’s taking his NFL team elsewhere. Local voters fund stadium upgrades, but it’s not enough. In a deal, Modell will agree to leave the name ‘Browns’ behind. The Baltimore Ravens are born.. |
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