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Buffalo BillState Capitol, Tallahassee
1776: English political writer Thomas Paine publishes Common Sense. It denounces monarchy and proclaims that “the cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind.”
Learn more about Thomas Paine.

1861: Florida Convention delegates in Tallahassee vote to secede from the United States.
Learn more about the state of Florida.

1917: William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, American army scout and showman, dies at age 70.
Learn more about Buffalo Bill.

1920: The League of Nations is established in fear of the possibility of the "war to end all wars." The United States is absent.
Learn more about the League of Nations.

1946: The first meeting of the General Assembly of the United Nations convenes in London, England.
Learn more about the General Assembly.

1949: RCA announces the seven-inch, 45 rpm record.
Learn more about the history of recording.

1960: Marty Robbins holds the record for the longest playing number-one song in history, "El Paso," at five minutes, 19 seconds.
Today's Web Pick
United Nations
The United Nations General Assembly first met on this date in 1946. Find research and statistics on human rights, economic development, and security issues throughout the world at the UN's content-rich Web site.
Born on This Day
Ray Bolger, actor (1904)

Willie (Lee) McCovey, professional baseball player (1938)

Sal Mineo, actor (1939)
Mystery Person of the Day
Who am I?
Who am I? I was born on this day in 1949. I did my work on a big canvas.
Your Astrological Sign
The symbol of Capricorn is the mountain goat. Capricorns are considered responsible, serious, and ambitious. Sometimes pessimistic, they trust what has proved valuable in the past. They need security, and work to achieve it. Learn more about Capricorn.

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