This Day in History: 1865

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The funeral train carrying Abraham Lincoln leaves Washington, D.C. for its journey to Springfield, Illinois.

This Day in History: 1841

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Edgar Allan Poe’s "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," the first detective story, is published in Graham’s Magazine.

This Day in History: 1775

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The American Revolution begins with the "shot heard around the world" in Lexington, Massachusetts.

This Day in History: 1906

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A massive earthquake strikes San Francisco, killing 3,000 people and destroying 30,000 buildings.

This Day in History: 1964

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The Ford Mustang is unveiled at the New York World's Fair; 22,000 are sold on the first day.

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