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Today in History

April 5

Events:

1614   Native American Pocahontas marries English colonist John Rolfe.

1621   The Mayflower sets sail from Plymouth on a return trip to Great Britain.

1862   American Civil War: Battle of Yorktown.

1930   In an act of civil disobedience, Mohandas Gandhi breaks British law after marching to the sea and making salt.

Famous Birthdays:

1908   Bette Davis (Actress)

1916   Gregory Peck (Actor)

1856   Booker T. Washington (Educator and civil rights leader)

1937   Colin Powell (Secretary of State)

Today in History Archive:

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