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1571: The Battle of Lepanto, the first major victory of the Christians against the Ottoman Empire, is fought.
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1765: Delegates from nine American colonies meet in New York City to respond to the Stamp Act. In the Declaration of Rights and Grievances, the Stamp Act Congress resolves to boycott goods subject to the tax.
Learn more about the Stamp Act.

1950: Under General Douglas MacArthur, the first American tank crew crosses the 38th parallel and invades North Korea.
Learn more about Douglas MacArthur.
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Born On This Day
Desmond Tutu, South African clergyman and civil rights activist (1931)

Henry Wallace, 33rd vice president of the United States (1888)

Caesar Rodney, American patriot (1728)

James Whitcomb Riley, American poet (1849)
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