Today in History

1917-Lenin leaves Switzerland for Petrograd

1863-Bread revolt in Richmond, Va.

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1795-Beethoven (24) debuts as pianist in Vienna

1799-New York State abolished slavery

1912-First Japanese cherry blossom trees planted in Washington, D.C.

1886-First cremation in England

1584-Sir Walter Raleigh renews Humphrey Gilbert's patent to explore North America

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1857-Earthquake hits Tokyo; about 107,000 die

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