Today in History

From: Charleston Gazette | Date: August 13, 2005| Author: The Associated Press | Copyright information

* In 1521, Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez captured present-day Mexico City from the Aztec Indians.

* In 1704, the Battle of Blenheim was fought during the War of the Spanish Succession, resulting in a victory for English and Austrian forces over French and Bavarian soldiers.

* In 1846, the American flag was raised for the first time in Los Angeles.

* In 1910, Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, died in London.

* In 1932, Adolf Hitler rejected th...

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