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GovInfo (U.S. Government Publishing Office) — Anniversary of the Establishment of the Library of Congress

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Society & Economy Trade

The Erie Canal opened, transforming American trade

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Culture & Arts Literature

The Library of Congress was established

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Earth & Climate Natural Disasters

The Mississippi once ran backwards during the 1811-1812 New Madrid quakes

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Technology Engineering

The Panama Canal opened to traffic

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