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On this day: March 6

Published On: Mar 04 2013 11:57:04 AM CST   Updated On: Mar 06 2013 01:00:00 AM CST

The Alamo falls, the Supreme Court rules in the Dred Scott case, the Oreo cookie and Silly Putty are introduced, Mike Tyson wins in his pro debut, and Eric Clapton enters the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a third time, all on this day.

OTD March 6 - Walter Cronkite
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1981: After 19 years of presenting the "CBS Evening News," Walter Cronkite signs off for the last time. He was succeeded the following Monday by Dan Rather.

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