Events:
1492 - Land sighted by Christopher Columbus
1901 - Theodore Roosevelt named the President's residence the White House
Deaths:
1870 - Robert E Lee died
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Today in American History - October 12
By Martin Kelly, About.com
1492 - Land sighted by Christopher Columbus
1901 - Theodore Roosevelt named the President's residence the White House
1870 - Robert E Lee died
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