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Today in History - Nov. 12

Quick ReadToday in History - Nov. 12

Today is Thursday, Nov. 12, the 316th day of 2009. There are 49 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Nov. 12, 1942, the World War II naval Battle of Guadalcanal began. (The Allies ended up winning a major victory over the Japanese.)

On this date:

In 1815, American suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born in Johnstown, N.Y.

In 1908, Supreme Court...

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