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OddlyTrue News Stand — December 13

One real weird headline, three odd happenings and a page from a vintage newspaper. See the full Vintage News edition →

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From the archives

Classic headline

Two Sisters Reunited After 18 Years at Checkout Counter

Source: Classic headline (CJR 'Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim' collections)View clipping source

Headline 25 of 27 in the Hall of Fame rotation.

Weird history on December 13

  • Abel Tasman
    1642 First ever

    Abel Tasman is the first recorded European to sight New Zealand.

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    Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • First English Civil War
    1643 First ever

    First English Civil War: Roundhead forces under Sir William Waller led a successful surprise attack in Hampshire on a winter garrison of Cavalier infantry and cavalry.

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    Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

  • Pope Celestine V
    1294 Oddly true

    Saint Celestine V resigned the papacy after only five months to return to his previous life as an ascetic hermit.

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    Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0

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