Today in History - January 17

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Today in History - January 17

Sunday, Jan 17 2010 by kjfitz:

1781 – American Revolutionary War: Battle of Cowpens – Continental troops under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan defeat British forces under Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton at the battle in South Carolina.

Cowpens National Battlefield
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By: kjfitz
@ 2010-01-01 16:42:10

1899 – The United States takes possession of Wake Island in the Pacific Ocean.

Wake Island
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By: AlbinoFlea
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