96.5 KVKI » this day in history http://965kvki.com Best Variety Of Yesterday And Today Wed, 22 May 2013 01:19:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 This Day in History for January 1 — Emancipation Proclamation Signed, and More http://965kvki.com/this-day-in-history-for-january-1-emancipation-proclamation-signed/ http://965kvki.com/this-day-in-history-for-january-1-emancipation-proclamation-signed/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 12:00:24 +0000 Chris Chaberski http://tsminteractive.com/?p=153228 Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863: President Abraham Lincoln signs the final Emancipation Proclamation, ending slavery in the rebelling states (more info)

1934: Alcatraz Island becomes a United States federal prison (more info)

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1861 – To help pay for the Civil War, the US government levies its first income tax (More info)

1884 – The cornerstone for the Statue of Liberty is laid in New York Harbor (More info)

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