Today in History - August 17

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Saturday, Aug 17 2013 by

1863 – American Civil War: In Charleston, South Carolina, Union batteries and ships bombard Confederate-held Fort Sumter.

Fort Sumter (StreetView)
Fort Sumter

1907 – Pike Place Market, a popular tourist destination and registered historic district in Seattle, Washington, opened.

Pike Place Market (Birds Eye)
Pike Place Market

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