Thursday, April 22, 2010

TODAY IN HISTORY

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APRIL 22
1970:Wisconsin Sen. Gaylord Nelson’s idea for a day honoring the environment becomes a reality as the first Earth Day is observed.


1864: Congress approves the printing of “In God We Trust” on U.S. coins.

1889:
Thousands of people stake their land claims as the clock strikes noon and the Oklahoma Land Rush begins.
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