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August 22nd, 2008

Today in History

1953:
The jail on Devil's Island is closed

1950:
Althea Gibson becomes the first black competitor in international tennis

1942:
World War II: Brazil declares war on the Axis powers (Germany, Italy and Japan)

1864:
Twelve nations sign the First Geneva Convention. The Red Cross is formed.

1559:
Bartholome de Carranza, Spanish archbishop, is arrested for heresy

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