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First Indian War / Singer / T-Rex / IBM PC
On This Day (August 12): Your quick daily trip back in time.
Fatih Taskiran
August 12, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes
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Good morning. It's Tuesday, Aug. 12, and we're discovering the tragic ending of the First Indian War, the birth of the famous sewing machine, the personal computer, and much more.
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