Events:
1712 - Philadelphia banned the import of slaves.
1942 - The USS Yorktown was sunk near Midway Island during World War II.
Deaths:
1866 - Chief Seattle
1980 - Henry Miller, novelist
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Today in American History - June 7
By Martin Kelly, About.com Guide
1712 - Philadelphia banned the import of slaves.
1942 - The USS Yorktown was sunk near Midway Island during World War II.
1866 - Chief Seattle
1980 - Henry Miller, novelist
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