I have never known much good done by those who affected to trade for the public good.
— Adam Smith
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Today is Thursday, February 1st, the 32nd day of 2024. There are 334 days left in the year. It is Robinson Crusoe Day, Car Insurance Day, G.I. Joe Day, Change Your Password Day, National Dark Chocolate Day, National Serpent Day, National Baked Alaska Day, and National Get Up Day.
On This Day
In 1861, Texas seceded from the United States.
In 1908, King Carlos I of Portugal was shot dead in Lisbon.
In 1942, Voice of America, the official external radio and television service of the United States government, began broadcasting programs aimed at areas controlled by the Axis powers.
In 1964, Indiana Governor Matthew Walsh asked radio stations in his state to ban The Kingsmen’s version of “Louie Louie,” calling it “pornographic.”
In 1968, Lisa Marie Presley was born in Memphis, Tennessee.
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