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April 8.
1820. The Venus de Milo is discovered on the Aegean island of Melos.
1913. The 17th Amendment becomes law, allowing hte direct election of United States Senators. Previously, they had been elected by the state legislatures.
1918. Actors Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin sell war bonds on the streets of New York's financial district.
1952. President Harry Truman, in the midst of fighting the Korean war, calls for the seizure of all domestic steel mills to stop an anticipated strike.
1974. Hank Aaron hits his 715th home run, surpassing Babe Ruth's 39 year old record.
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