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Today in History: April 27, deadly tornadoes strike the Southeast
Today in History: April 28, Abu Ghraib torture images made public
Today in History: April 29, Los Angeles riots after Rodney King verdict
Today in History: April 30, Vietnam War ends
Today in History: May 1, Obama announces killing of Osama bin Laden
Today in History: May 2, Nelson Mandela claims election victory
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Today in History: May 4, four killed during anti-war protest at Kent State University
Today in History: May 5, Alan Shepard becomes first American in space
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