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On this day, in 1981, an attempt on the life of His Eminence, Pope John Paul II was made by a one Mehemet Ali Agca.
This Day in History - What Happened This Day in History?
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On this day in 1942 the U.S. Army launched the K-9 Corps.
The top canine hero of World War II was Chips, a German Shepherd who served with the Army's 3rd Infantry Division. Trained as a sentry dog, Chips broke away from his handlers and attacked an enemy machine gun nest in Italy, forcing the entire crew to surrender. The wounded Chips was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and the Purple Heart--all of which were later revoked due to an Army policy preventing official commendation of animals.
On this day in 1942 the U.S. Army launched the K-9 Corps.
The top canine hero of World War II was Chips, a German Shepherd who served with the Army's 3rd Infantry Division. Trained as a sentry dog, Chips broke away from his handlers and attacked an enemy machine gun nest in Italy, forcing the entire crew to surrender. The wounded Chips was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star and the Purple Heart--all of which were later revoked due to an Army policy preventing official commendation of animals.
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Today, on this day in history, in 2013, we got our first Jesuit Pope, and the first Pope named Francis. OK, ok, I'll try to curb my enthusiasm, but has it occured to anyone that the name Francis would have been more appropriate if the Pope was a Franciscan? 
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On this day in 1971, "chat rooms" make their dubut on the internet; and here we are.
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On this day in history, April 5th, 1980, Steve McGarrett uttered for the last time, "Book 'em Dano", and it was woe to Wo Fat, who finally met his match as Dano finally gets to handcuff the elusive Chinese super-spy. 
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On this day in 2013 the Cincinnati Reds laid a 15-0 whipping on the Washington Nationals. Homer Baily gets the win with 6 innings of 2 hit ball and the Reds hit 6 home runs with Todd Frazier and Zach Cozart hitting 2 each. The Big Red Machine is back!
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hahahaha!
Can't even really remember much of today either. I sure it was a very special day though
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Gordon
I'm reading the post today, April 5th, and didn't think to look when it was posted.That's great vytoland. How about re-posting this in 2 months?
Can't even really remember much of today either. I sure it was a very special day though
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Gordon
