Today in History

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1778-Captain Cook discovers Maui (Sandwich Islands)

1783-Britain evacuates NY, their last military position in U.S.

1917-NHL founded with Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Maroons, TorontArenas, Ottawa Senators & Quebec Bulldogs

1794-Honolulu Harbor discovered

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1863-Lincoln delivers his address in Gettysburg; "4 score & 7 years..."

1820-U.S. Navy Captain Nathaniel B Palmer discovers Antarctica

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