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Today in American History - August 6

By Martin Kelly, About.com

Events:


1945 - The Atomic Bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima by order of President Truman. Here is the press release describing the event.

Births:


Andy Warhol was born - 1928
Lucille Ball was born - 1911

Question of the Day:


Where was the White Sands Missile Range located?

Answer

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