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Today in History

April 28, 2008 01:22 PM ET | Permanent Link | Print

1758—James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States, is born.

1788—Maryland ratifies the U.S. Constitution without adding any amendments.

1945—Benito Mussolini is executed, ending Fascist rule of Italy.

1992—The food pyramid, featuring six food groups, is presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

2001—The Russians launch a spacecraft carrying the first paying space tourist, a California businessman who paid $20 million for the privilege.

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83.238.250.9

Analysts said there was no sign of relief on the horizon, judging from the depth and breadth of January's labor market plunge.

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Bank of America and Mr. Higgins missing $millions

Bank of America and Mr. Higgins missing $millions, It can happen to you, my fellow Americans

More info: http://mrhigginsbank.blogspot.com/

What boring years they were?

If that was the only thing that happened in each of those years, what boring years they must have been!

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