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Starting today with a mix of sun and cloud but the clouds will eventually win out by afternoon. Those clouds will result in scattered showers developing in the afternoon with more pronounced showers for the evening. Temperatures remain in the low 20’s. The rain will stick around for part of the day Wednesday before they exit the area for late Wednesday into Thursday.
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1776 Continental Congress resolves “these United Colonies are and of right ought to be Free and Independent States”
1928 The Jenkins Television Corporation (owned by Charles Jenkins) goes on air with W3XK, the first television broadcasting station in the USA
2005 10 Live 8 concerts held around the world organized by Bob Geldof to raise awareness of poverty
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Who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 2020 film “Joker”?
Answer: Joaquin Phoenix
What is the name of the thin and long country that spans more than half of the western coast of South America?
Answer: Chile
Who was the lead singer of the iconic ‘80s band, Culture Club?
Answer: Boy George
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