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1466 - Birth of Desiderius Erasmus Holland, scholar/author (In Praise of Folly).

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1685 - Birth of Domenico Scarlatti Naples Italy, composer/harpsichordist.

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1759 - Birth of Georges Danton France, revolutionary leader.

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1774 - First Continental Congress adjourns in Philadelphia.

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1791 - Birth of Charles Sprague Boston, banker/poet (Curiosity).

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1825 - The Erie Canal opens passage from Albany, New York, on the Hudson River, to Lake Erie.

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1842 - Antonio López de Santa Anna resigns (6th time) as President of Mexico.

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1855 - Birth of Charles Post who had a way with breakfast cereals.

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1861 - Last ride of the Pony Express, between Missouri and California.

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1861 - Birth of Richard D Sears Boston, first to win US amateur national tennis match.

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