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Tracker — 4x6: "Blind Spot" (CBS)

When Reenie enlists Colter's help to locate her mentor's estranged daughter, the search uncovers a dangerous conspiracy.

The Simpsons — 38x7: "Dream Scenari-Moe" (FOX)

When Moe has trouble sleeping, he enrolls in a brand-new sleep study that gives him the greatest romantic comedy dreams of his life. But unbeknownst to him, his beautiful fantasy comes at a nightmarish price.

The Gilded Age — 4x3: "Ain't That Good News" (HBO)

The Russell family faces the consequences of Bertha's actions, as George faces immense pressure over the future of his company.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — 13x30: "Episode 30" (HBO)

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Today In History
2023 — Kohli Breaks Tendulkar's ODI Century Record
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2012 — Miguel Cabrera Wins 2012 AL MVP with Triple Crown
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2001 — Microsoft Releases Xbox Video Game Console
Microsoft released the Xbox, the first video game console system from a major PC company, in 2001.
1988 — Palestinian state proclaimed by Yasser Arafat
Meeting at Algiers, the Palestine National Council, at the urging of PLO chairman Yasser Arafat, issued a declaration of independence for a state of Palestine in the West Bank and Gaza Strip on this day in 1988
1978 — Anthropologist Margaret Mead Passes Away at 76
American anthropologist Margaret Mead, known for her studies of Oceanic peoples and wide-ranging commentary on social issues such as women's rights, race relations, and nuclear proliferation, died at age 76.
1959 — Clutter Family Murders Inspired Capote's In Cold Blood
The Clutter family was discovered murdered on their Kansas farm, and their deaths—as well as the capture, conviction, and execution of two drifters—inspired Truman Capote's classic nonfiction novel In Cold Blood. Find out what Capote thought would be his masterpiece—and how he was wrong
1938 — Farewell Parade for International Brigades in Barcelona
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1904 — Gillette Patents Disposable Razor Blades
In 1904, American inventor King Camp Gillette was granted a U.S. patent for the first razor with disposable blades. This revolutionary design allowed for a more convenient and hygienic shaving experience, marking a significant advancement in personal grooming technology.
1891 — Erwin Rommel born, future Afrika Korps commander
Field marshal Erwin Rommel, who led the Afrika Korps to spectacular victories for Nazi Germany during World War II, was born
1889 — Overthrow of Emperor Pedro II, Founding of the First Brazilian Republic
Emperor Pedro II of Brazil was forced to abdicate in 1889 by a group of military officers led by Manuel Deodoro da Fonseca. This coup d'état resulted in the establishment of the First Brazilian Republic.
1885 — St. Joseph Mukasa Beheaded by Mwanga of Buganda
St. Joseph Mukasa, one of the Martyrs of Uganda, was beheaded by order of Mwanga, ruler of Buganda
1884 — 1884 Berlin Conference on African Colonization
The Berlin Conference opened, in which the European countries involved in the colonialist Scramble for Africa met to discuss their claims on the continent. Historians today view the conference as a cover for profiteering and imperial ambitions.
1864 — Sherman's March to the Sea, 1864
Union General William Tecumseh Sherman began his March to the Sea across Georgia from Atlanta to Savannah, laying waste to the economic resources of the state as he sought to crush white Southern civilians' support of the Confederate cause. His campaign helped end the American Civil War.
1848 — Assassination of Pellegrino Rossi during 1848 Revolutions
Pellegrino Rossi, a former member of the Carboneria, was assassinated in Rome during the Revolutions of 1848
1818 — The Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle Concludes
The Congress of Aix-la-Chapelle, the first of four congresses held by the Great Powers of Europe (Great Britain, Austria, Prussia, Russia, and France) following the Napoleonic Wars, concluded in 1818.
1630 — Johannes Kepler, Pioneering Astronomer, Dies in Regensburg
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1315 — Swiss Confederation Defeats Austrian Habsburgs at Morgarten
In 1315, the Swiss Confederation achieved its first major military victory against the Austrian Habsburgs at the Battle of Morgarten. This battle marked a significant milestone in the early history of the Swiss Confederation as it demonstrated their ability to successfully defend against a powerful adversary.

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