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Today in History — March 14

1964

14 March 1964 U.S.A. Jack Ruby Convicted

In 1964, the United States was embroiled in a tumultuous period marked by political upheaval, civil rights struggles, and high-profile criminal cases. One such case that captured the nation's attention was the conviction of Jack…

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