Today in history - Oct. 3

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by alaaron | October 3, 2006 at 05:15 am
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Today is Tuesday, Oct. 3, the 276th day of 2006. There are 89 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Oct. 3, 1863, President Lincoln declared the last Thursday in November Thanksgiving Day.

On this date:

In 1226, St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, died; he was canonized in 1228.

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