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Landmarks ‑ This Day In History

Landmarks and monuments, the physical record of human civilization, include spectacular structures like the Eiffel Tower, Mount Rushmore, the Panama Canal, the Brooklyn Bridge and more.

2012

Nik Wallenda walks across Niagara Falls on tightrope

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1904

U.S. officially acquires Panama Canal, takes over construction

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1884

France gives the Statue of Liberty to the United States

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1992

This Day in History Video: What Happened on April 29

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1883

This Day in History Video: What Happened on May 24

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1999

This Day in History Video: What Happened on December 31

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on October 1

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on December 6

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on July 7

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on June 17

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on October 28

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This Day in History Video: What Happened on January 5

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