Today in History - April 21

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Thursday, Apr 21 2011 by

1942 – World War II: The most famous (and first international) Aggie Muster is held on the Philippine island of Corregidor, by Brigadier General George F. Moore (with 25 fellow Texas A&M graduates who are under his command), while 1.8 million pounds of shells pounded the island over a 5 hour attack.

Corregidor Island (Google Maps)
Corregidor Island

1962 – The Seattle World’s Fair (Century 21 Exposition) opens. It is the first World’s Fair in the United States since World War II.

Space Needle (StreetView)
Space Needle

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