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2010-06-23 18:12

THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 2010

Today is Thursday, June 24, the 175th day of 2010. There are 190 days left in the year.

1322 _ Jews are expelled from France

1441 _ Eton College founded by Henry VI

1497 _ John Cabot claims eastern Canada for England

1793 _ First republican constitution in France adopted

1894 _ Decision to begin modern Olympics every four years

1963 _ First demonstration of home video recorder, at BBC Studios, London

1966 _ Period of relative peace following WW II exceeds that following WW I

1985 _ 18th Space Shuttle Mission (51-G)-Discovery 5 returns to Earth

1985 _ Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-F

1986 _ Guy Hunt elected first Republican governor of Alabama in 112 years
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  • 2. Woman confronts terrorists in London
  • 3. Ticks' attack
  • 4. Singer rushed to hospital after apparent suicide attempt
  • 5. 'No legal action against Psy imposter'
  • 6. N. Korea wants to resume 6-party talks
  • 7. LG to expand Google TV lineup
  • 8. CJ chairman may face arrest
  • 9. N. Korea's special envoy Choe Ryong-hae meets Chinese president
  • 10. Summer to sees sizzling comebacks
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