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Today in American History - August 29

By Martin Kelly, About.com

Events:
1929 - The Graf Zeppelin completed a 21 day trip around the world.

1945 - General MacArthur was named Supreme Commander of Allied Powers in Japan during World War II.

1957 - Civil Rights Commission is established as President Eisenhower signs the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
Births:
1632 - John Locke born

1809 - Oliver Wendell Holmes born
Deaths:
1877 - Brigham Young died
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