TODAY IN HISTORY

On Dec. 20, 1790, the first successful cotton mill in the United States began operating at Pawtucket, Rhode Island.

In 1803, the Louisiana Purchase was completed as ownership of the territory was formally transferred from France to the U.S.

In 1924, Adolf Hitler was released from prison after serving 9months for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch.

In 1978, former White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman was released from prison after serving 18 months for his role in the Watergate cover-up.

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