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1988 Orioles trade veteran 1B Eddie Murray to the Dodgers

1988 Samuel L Mendel, oldest U.S. war veteran, dies at 104

1981 Jonny Lang, born in Fargo, North Dakota, born Jon Gordon Langseth, Jr., singer, songwriter, guitarist, rock, gospel, blues musician, plays Benedict guitars, Fender Telecaster Thinline, voice sounds like veteran blues singer, toured with Sting, performed for President Bill Clinton

1971 1st game played at Philadelphia's Veteran Stadium, Phils win 4-1

1971 Philadelphia's Veteran Stadium dedicated

1967 Groundbreaking begins on Veteran Stadium in Philadelphia

1960 Hall of Fame allows veteran committee to vote annually

1956 Albert Woolson, last veteran U.S. Union army, dies at 109

1953 Debbie Steinbach, born in Fullerton, California, professional golfer, author, instructor, twelve-year LPGA Tour veteran, founder of Venus Golf, wrote, 'Venus on the Fairway', has provided over 5,000 individual golf lessons

1931 Cornerstones laid for Opera House and Veteran's Building

1926 Richard DeVos, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, World War II veteran, businessman, author, billionaire, co-founder Amway - now Alticor, owner Orlando Magic, wrote 'Hope from My Heart: Ten Lessons For Life'

1900 Veteran's Hospital at Ft. Miley forms

1833 Lemuel Haynes, Revolutionary War veteran, dies at 88


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