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This year in history
In the year 1729

	April 21st	Empress Catherine II of Russia was born in Germany. She is known in history as Catherine the Great, having been one of the greatest and most influential leaders in Russia's history.
	July 30th	The city of Baltimore, Maryland, USA was founded.

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