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This year in history
In the year 1692

	April 19th	The trial of Bridget Bishop began in Salem, Massachusetts. She was accused of practicing witchcraft and was the first person to be executed as the result of the witch hunt trials that occurred in Salem.
	June 24th	The city of Kingston, Jamaica was founded.
	July 19th	Five women were hanged after having been found guilty of practicing witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts. Overall 20 people were executed as a result of the Salem Witch trials and more than 150 imprisoned.
	September 22nd	The last hangings for witchcraft took place in the United States.

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