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Today in History – June 9

2008 – In the town of Lake Delton, Wisconsin, Lake Delton drained as a result of heavy flooding breaking the dam holding the lake back.

Site of the failed Lake Delton Dam

1959 – The USS George Washington is launched. It is the first submarine to carry ballistic missiles.

Conning tower of the USS George Washington (SSBN-598)