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Archive Home > 2008 > October > 03 > Thanksgiving established in 1863

Thanksgiving established in 1863

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
October 3, 2008

Today is Friday, Oct. 3, the 277th day of 2008. There are 89 days left in the year.

Today’s Highlight in History

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

On this date

In 1226, St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order,....

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