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Today in history: Ghana becomes first African country to gain independence from colonial rule, and more

1869
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1869

First periodic table of chemical elements is presented

1899
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1899

The painkiller Asprin is registered as a trademark

1924
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1924

King Tut's tomb is opened

1944
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1944

WWII: US heavy bombers staged the first full-scale raid on Berlin

1957
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1957

Ghana becomes 1st African country to gain independence from colonial rule