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Today in legal and military [and occasional oddities] history
1857 The City of Anaheim, California [home of Disneyland, the Anaheim Ducks, and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim] is founded
1880 The first ball-point pen is patented by Alonzo T. Cross
1921 The World Series was broadcast on the radio for the first time
1947 The first televised White House address is given by US President Harry S. Truman
1962 The Beatles released their first hit, "Love Me Do," in Britain
1983 Lech Walesa wins the Nobel Peace Prize
1989 The Dalai Lama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
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