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Today in American History - August 5

By Martin Kelly, About.com

Events:


1858 - The first transatlantic telegraph cable was completed.

1861 - The first national income tax was introduced in the US, initially to fund Civil War.

1864 - The Battle of Mobile Bay began during the Civil War.

Births:


1930 - Neil Armstrong

Deaths:


1962 - Marilyn Monroe

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