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Today In History – April 08 – Hank Aaron Sets New Home Run Record

Britain and France sign Entente Cordiale – California road race kills five – WPA established by Congress – President Harry Truman calls for the seizure of all domestic steel mills to prevent a nationwide strike – BOAC Flight 712 catches fire shortly after take off – Hank Aaron sets new home run record

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Today In History – March 10 – Alexander Bell Makes First Successful Telephone Call

Alexander Graham Bell makes the first successful telephone call – Mine explosion kills 1,060 in France – An earthquake in Long Beach, California kills 115 people – Governor of New York Eliot Spitzer Exposed

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