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Today in History - August 3

Today in History - August 3

On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set out on his first voyage to what came to be known as the New World. Continue reading.

Calvin Coolidge took the presidential oath of office on August 3, 1923, after the unexpected death in office of President Warren Harding. Continue reading.

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