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Classic headlineKids Make Nutritious Snacks
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OddlyTrue News Stand — November 4
One real weird headline, three odd happenings and a page from a 1921 newspaper. See the full Vintage News edition →
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Weird history on November 4
1501 First everCatherine of Aragon (later Henry VIII's first wife) meets Arthur, Prince of Wales, Henry VIII's older brother – they would later marry.
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1890 First everThe City and South London Railway (carriage pictured), the first deep-level underground railway in the world, officially opened, running 3.2 mi (5.1 km) between the City of London and Stockwell.
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- 1890 First ever
City and South London Railway: London's first deep-level tube railway opens between King William Street and Stockwell.
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Vintage clipping · 1921
Carrizozo outlook (Carrizozo, N.M.), November 4, 1921
Page 2 · mentions "UFO" · printed on this very day
“Keeps Tabs on Those Who Move People of Birmingham Cannot Escapo Bills and Rent by Old Expedient MUST REPORT All TRANSFERS Ordinance Requlree Ownen of Vsns or Othir Vehicles to Report All Moving to Police Helpful to Autho…”
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