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Battle of Yorktown / Spanish Flu / Norman Conquest
On This Day (September 28): Your quick daily trip back in time.

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Good morning β it's Sunday, September 28. Today, we will explore the start of the Norman Conquest, the Siege of Yorktown, the Cuban exodus after the revolution, and more β quick, sharp, and source-clean.
Oh, and don't miss our legendary Strange Times story about an incredible missed shot, which will blow your mind.
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Correction: September 26th issue incorrectly listed the years for West Side Story (1957) and Abbey Road (1969). Thanks to our dear readers, Al and Tim, for their keen eyes!
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