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today in history

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  • July 29, 1874

    Politician James Woodsworth, who was first leader of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, was born at Etobicoke, Ont.

  • July 29, 1898

    The last spike was driven on the White Pass and Yukon Railway, from Skagway to Whitehorse.

Set during the outbreak of the Third World War, Midwestern high school students are forced to become refugees and organize themselves into an effective guerilla force to defeat Soviet invaders. Starring Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell and Ron O’Neal.  Directed by John Milius. 1984, USA.