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World War II: Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious military operation in history, began with Allied troops landing on the beaches of Normandy in France.
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World War II: Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious military operation in history, began with Allied troops landing on the beaches of Normandy in France.
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World War II: Commencement of Operation Overlord: The Allied invasion of Normandy begins with the execution of Operation Neptune-commonly referred to as D-Day-the largest seaborne invasion in history.
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The original Chrysler Corporation was founded by Walter Chrysler from the remains of the Maxwell Motor Company.
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The Great Seattle Fire destroys all of downtown Seattle.
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The Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) is founded in London.
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