Events:
1774 - Rhode Island banned slavery and insured their freedom in the colony.
Births:
1786 - Winfield Scott, American Army General
Deaths:
1986 - Benny Goodman, musician
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Today in American History - June 13
By Martin Kelly, About.com
1774 - Rhode Island banned slavery and insured their freedom in the colony.
1786 - Winfield Scott, American Army General
1986 - Benny Goodman, musician
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