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April 3

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In 1776, GeorgeWashington received an honorary doctor of laws degree from Harvard College.

In 1783, Washington Irving, author of "Rip Van Winkle" and 
"Legend of Sleepy Hollow", was born in New York City.

In 1860, the legendary Pony Express began service between St. Joseph, Mo., and Sacramento, Ca.  The service sould last for only 1 1/2 years before giving way to the transcontinental telegraph.

In 1865, Union forces occupied the Confederate capital of Richmond, Va., during the Civil War.

In 1882, the notorious outlaw Jesse James was shot to death in St. Joseph, Mo., by Robert Ford, a member of his own gang.

In 1964, the United States and Panama agreed to resume recently severed diplomatic relations and seek prompt settlement of the canal dispute.

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"It's tough to reach a crossroads in life and run out of gas."
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Anonymous.