This Day in History Oct. 13

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Oct. 13

1775 Continental Congress orders construction of a naval fleet
1792 In Washington, D.C., the cornerstone of the United States Executive Mansion (known as the White House since 1818) is laid
1845 A majority of voters in the Republic of Texas approve a proposed constitution that, if accepted by the U.S. Congress, will make Texas a U.S. state
1958 Paddington Bear, a character from English children's literature, makes his debut
1983 Ameritech Mobile Communications (now AT&T) launched the first US cellular network in Chicago

Deaths:

1945 Milton S. Hershey, American businessman, founded The Hershey Company

Thought for the day:

" He who has imagination without learning has wings but no feet. "
 
Interesting, yesterday in 1901 the Executive Mansion was officially named the White House, wonder if that was coincidence?
 

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