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Archive Home > 2008 > May > 04 > Dutch explorer sets foot on Manhattan Island in 1626

Dutch explorer sets foot on Manhattan Island in 1626

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
May 4, 2008

Today is Sunday, May 4, the 125th day of 2008. There are 241 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

On May 4, 1945, during World War II, German forces in the Netherlands, Denmark and northwest Germany agreed to surrender.

On this date

In 1626, Dutch explorer Peter Minuit....

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