1493 Christopher Columbus Discovers Puerto Rico
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On this day in 1493, during his second voyage to the Americas, Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Puerto Rico. This marked a crucial moment in the exploration and interaction between Europe and the Caribbean.
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1863 President Lincoln Delivers the Gettysburg Address
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President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address on November 19th, 1863, during the dedication ceremony of the Soldiers’ National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. His poignant words are considered one of the greatest speeches in American history.
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1911 The Doom Bar Shipwreck
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The clipper ship “Hera” ran aground on the Doom Bar sandbank off the coast of Cornwall, England, on November 19th, 1911. This maritime disaster became a legendary event, and the shipwreck is still visible during low tide.
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