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Today in History

April 23
1516

The Munich Reinheitsgebot (regarding the ingredients of beer) takes effect in all of Bavaria.

1635

The first public school in the United States, the Boston Latin School, is founded.

1941

World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the invading Wehrmacht.

1961

Algiers putsch by French generals.

2005

The first YouTube video, titled "Me at the zoo", is published by co-founder Jawed Karim.

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