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Today in American History - August 1

By Martin Kelly, About.com

Events:


1776 - The formal signing of the Declaration of Independence occurred.

1876 - Colorado was admitted as the 38th state of the Union.

Births:


1770 - William Clark

1779 - Francis Scott Key

1819 - Herman Melville

Deaths:


1977 - Gary Powers

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