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— John Maurice Clark
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Today is Wednesday, May 29th, the 150th day of 2024. There are 216 days left in the year. It is End of the Middle Ages Day, Put a Pillow on Your Fridge Day, National Paper Clip Day, National Learn About Composting Day, National Biscuit Day, National Coq Au Vin Day, and World Digestive Health Day.
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In 1453, Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, fell to the Ottomans after a 53-day siege.
In 1790, Rhode Island became the last of the Thirteen Colonies to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
In 1848, Wisconsin was admitted as the 30th state.
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