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On this day: August 10

Published On: Aug 07 2012 11:56:12 AM CDT   Updated On: Aug 10 2012 01:00:00 AM CDT

Magellan sets sail, "Candid Camera" moves to TV, the "Son of Sam" is arrested and Michael Phelps earns his first gold in Beijing, all on this day.

OTD August 10 - Magellan's ships
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1519: Ferdinand Magellan's five ships set sail from Seville, Spain, to circumnavigate the globe. The Basque second in command Sebastian Elcano will complete the expedition after Magellan's death in the Philippines.

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