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Our first story takes us back to 1803 when the United States made a historic leap in expanding its territory. On this day, President Thomas Jefferson's administration successfully negotiated the Louisiana Purchase with France. This groundbreaking agreement secured an enormous tract of land, approximately 828,000 square miles, doubling the young nat…
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Welcome back to another episode of This Day In History, where we take a stroll down memory lane to explore the significant events that occurred on this day. Today, we'll be diving into history to uncover two fascinating stories that took place on September 28th. So, grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let's begin! Advertising Inquiries: https://red…
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In the summer of 1875, a brave and determined man named Matthew Webb embarked on a historic journey that would forever cement his name in the annals of swimming history. Born on January 19, 1848, in Dawley, Shropshire, England, Webb had always been drawn to the water, developing an unshakable affinity for swimming from a young age. Little did he kn…
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