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- 1830 Beginning of the French colonization of Algeria: 34,000 French soldiers land 27 kilometers west of Algiers, at Sidi Ferruch
- 1864 Battle of Trevilian Station, the bloodiest and largest all-cavalry battle of the American Civil War, ends with a Confederate tactical victory and Union successful retreat in Louisa County, Virginia
- 1931 Al Capone is indicted on 5,000 counts of prohibition and perjury
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- 1880 Worcester Ruby Legs pitcher Lee Richmond throws first perfect game in MLB history in 1-0 win over Cleveland Blues at the Agricultural County Fair Grounds, Worcester
Fun Fact About June 12
Zimbabwe discards its own currency, offering an exchange of $1 for 35 quadrillion Zimbabwean dollars
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