What happened on this day in history?
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1936- First issue of “LIFE” is published
1499- Flemish imposter executed in London
1979- IRA member sentenced for Mountbatten’s assassination
1876- “Boss” Tweed delivered to authorities
1859- Legendary outlaw Billy the Kid is born
1940- Romania becomes an Axis “power”
1959- The Birdman of Alcatraz is allowed a small taste of freedom
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