Today in History – May 18

1863 – American Civil War: The Siege of Vicksburg begins.

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Cemetery at Vicksburg National Military Park

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Battlefield -Trenches and Berms

1990 – In France, a modified TGV train achieves a new rail world speed record of 515.3km/h.

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TGV

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TGV