Today in History - June 28

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Tuesday, Jun 28 2011 by

1776 – American Revolutionary War: Fort Moultrie is attacked during the Battle of Sullivan’s Island; this event is commemorated in Carolina Day.

Fort Moultrie (Google Maps)
Fort Moultrie

1896 – An explosion in the Newton Coal Company’s Twin Shaft Mine in Pittston City, Pennsylvania results in a massive cave-in that kills 58 miners.

Site of the Twin Shaft Disaster (StreetView)
Site of the Twin Shaft Disaster

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