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  • Nuremberg Trials begin

    The Nuremberg trials begin for 24 Nazi leaders at the Palace of Justice in Nuremberg, Bavaria. Members of the Nazi military, political, and economic leadership were tried for war crimes, crimes against humanity, conspiracy, and waging wars of aggression. 

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  • Vice President Biden born

    Vice President Joe Biden, Jr. is born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Elected to the United States Senate at the age of 30, Biden represented Delaware from 1973 until resigning to become Vice President in 2009.

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