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University of California Regents v. Bakke, 1978
? Argued October 12, 1977 Decided June 28, 1978 The Medical School of the University of California at Davis (hereinafter Davis) had two admissions programs for the entering class of 100 students - the regular admissions program and the special admissions program. Under the regular procedure, c
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Abolitionist Society Organized
First abolitionist society in United States organized in Philadelphia.
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Jamiaca's Independence
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Cayman Islands
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