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January 12th

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  • 1959

    Berry Gordy Jr. starts Tamla Records, later known as Motown, in Detroit, Michigan.

  • 2010

    A catastrophic earthquake hits Haiti, killing around 160,000 and ravaging Port-au-Prince. View Post →

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  • 1969

    Led Zeppelin releases their influential debut album.

  • 1904

    Henry Ford sets a new land speed record, reaching 91.37 mph.

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