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History & Quotes

A thought for the day

on Nov 7, 2024

A thought for the day: America has become numb to violence because it just drowns in it, day in and day out. -- U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno

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Other Notable Events for December 7

History & Quotes / December 07, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

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Notable Birthdays for December 7

History & Quotes / December 07, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- Artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini in 1598
- physiologist Theodor Schwann in 1810
- writer Willa Cather in 1873
- businessman Richard Sears in 1863
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