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1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected President in one of the most significant presidential elections in American History
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1861 - James A. Naismith born
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Today in American History - November 6
By Martin Kelly, About.com
1860 - Abraham Lincoln was elected President in one of the most significant presidential elections in American History
1861 - James A. Naismith born
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