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Today in history: First Olympics opened in Greece, Gandhi breaks British salt law, and more

1896
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1896

First modern Olympic games formally opened in Athens, Greece

1917
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1917

United States officially enters World War I

1930
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1930

MK Gandhi breaks the British Salt law in Dandi, India

1965
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1965

NASA launches world's first communication satellite Intelsat I

2009
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2009

Earthquake kills more than 300 near L'Aquila, Italy