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1776 Phi Beta Kappa, the first scholastic fraternity, is founded at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg
1862 President Abraham Lincoln orders the hanging of 39 of the 303 convicted Indians who participated in the Sioux Uprising in Minnesota. They are to be hanged on December 26.
1877 Thomas A. Edison makes the first sound recording when he recites "Mary had a Little Lamb" into his phonograph machine.
1921 Ireland's 26 southern counties become independent from Britain forming the Irish Free State.
1938 France and Germany sign a treaty of friendship.
And as always have a chilled day from the viking.
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