1777 – Mission Santa Clara de Asís is founded in what is now Santa Clara, California.
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1908 – A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time.
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Today in History – January 12
1777 – Mission Santa Clara de Asís is founded in what is now Santa Clara, California.
1908 – A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time.