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Today in Yesteryear

1775: U.S. Army established; upon enlistment of its second soldier, they ditch the slogan, “An Army of One.”

1881: Player piano patented by John McTammany, Jr., Cambridge, Mass.

1942: Walt Disney's Bambi released.

1954: First nationwide civil defense drill; U.S. schoolchildren instructed to await fiery death under their desks.

1976: The Gong Show premieres.

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