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Today in American History - July 6

By Martin Kelly, About.com

Events:


1777 - The Continental Army retreated from Fort Ticonderoga during the American Revolution.

1892 - Steelworkers were killed in a clash with armed Pinkertons.

Births:


1921 - Nancy Reagan

1946 - George W. Bush

Deaths:


1835 - John Marshall

1962 - William Faulkner

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