On this day: February 21
Published On: Feb 20 2013 11:46:53 PM CST
Updated On: Feb 21 2013 01:00:00 AM CST
The Washington Monument is dedicated, Alka-Seltzer is sold for the first time, the peace symbol is born, Malcolm X is assassinated, and Nixon heads to China, all on this day.
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