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Deadliest snowstorm in recorded history - Feb. 3, 1972 Feb 03, 2019

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On this day in 1972, the deadliest blizzard ever recorded started in Iran.

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Alexander Selkirk rescued - Feb. 2, 1709 Feb 02, 2019

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Alexander Selkirk had been stranded on an island in the South Pacific for over four years. On this day in 1709, he was rescued.

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Greensboro sit-ins began - Feb. 1, 1960 Feb 01, 2019

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The Greensboro sit-ins began on this day in 1960.

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Battle of George Square riots - Jan. 31, 1919 Jan 31, 2019

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The Battle of George Square riots broke out in Glasgow, Scotland, on this day in 1919.

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Final Beatles performance - Jan. 30, 1969 Jan 30, 2019

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The Beatles played their last public show on a rooftop in London on this day in 1969.

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Karl Benz patented the Motorwagen - Jan. 29, 1886 Jan 29, 2019

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On this day in 1886, German engineer Karl Benz applied for a patent for his Motorwagen.

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"Pride and Prejudice" published - Jan. 28, 1813 Jan 28, 2019

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"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen was originally published on this day in 1813.

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Liberation of Auschwitz - Jan. 27 1945 Jan 27, 2019

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Soviet forces liberated the Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz on this day in 1945.

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Cascadia Earthquake of 1700 struck off the Pacific Northwest coast - Jan. 26, 2019 Jan 26, 2019

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On this day in 1700, a massive earthquake struck off the Pacific Northwest coast in North America.

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Nellie Bly's round-the-world trip ended - Jan. 25, 1890 Jan 25, 2019

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On this day in 1890, journalist Nellie Bly ended her 72-day trip around the world.

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