Today in History - April 6

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Wednesday, Apr 6 2011 by

1812 – British forces under the command of the Duke of Wellington assault the fortress of Badajoz. This would be the turning point in the Peninsular War against Napoleon led France.

Alcazaba de Badajoz (Google Maps)
Alcazaba de Badajoz

1888 – Thomas Green Clemson dies, bequeathing his estate to the State of South Carolina to establish Clemson Agricultural College.

Clemson Tigers logo (Birds Eye)
Clemson Tigers logo

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