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Today in History — March 10

1969

10 March 1969 U.S.A. James Earl Ray

In 1969, the United States was rocked by one of the most infamous and tragic events in its history: the assassination of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The man convicted of the…

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2012

10 March 2012 US Coke and Pepsi Alter Soda Formulas

In 2012, two of the biggest beverage companies in the United States, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo, made headlines when they announced significant changes to the formulas of their iconic soda brands, Coca-Cola and Pepsi, respectively. The…

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2012

2012 US President Obama States He Supports Gay Marriage

On May 9, 2012, the world watched as President Barack Obama, in a historic and deeply personal statement, announced his support for same-sex marriage. This declaration, delivered during an interview with ABC News, marked a…

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