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On This Day In History – Sept 12th

Blake in love, Tyson in prison, Elvis, California, and a deadly prison riot. California dreamin 172 years ago – In 1850, California became the 31st state in the Union. Venice…

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Blake in love, Tyson in prison, Elvis, California, and a deadly prison riot.

California dreamin

172 years ago - In 1850, California became the 31st state in the Union.

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The King

66 years ago - In 1956, Elvis Presley made the first of his three appearances on the "Ed Sullivan Show". He sang "Love Me Tender", "Hound Dog", "Don't Be Cruel" and "Ready Teddy"

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Prison riot

51 years ago - In 1971, prisoners seized control of the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo, New York, beginning a siege that ended four days later in a disastrous raid where the cops killed 10 hostages and 39 inmates. Four other people also died during the rioting.

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Iron Mike

31 years ago - In 1991, Mike Tyson was indicted on rape charges.

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We love Blake

10 years ago - In 2012, Ryan Reynolds married "Gossip Girl" star Blake Lively. They have three kids together.

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