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June 17

One thing science and human progress accomplished on this date.

  1. 1885

    The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York

    The Statue of Liberty reached New York Harbor from France, packed into more than 200 crates aboard a steamer. Reassembled on her pedestal, she became the first thing millions of immigrants saw as they arrived, a copper welcome raised on the idea that a country could be built by newcomers.

    Source: Wikipedia

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