On Nov. 4, 2008, Democratic Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois was elected the first Black president of the United States, defeating the Republican candidate, Sen. John McCain of Arizona.

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In 1558, Elizabeth I acceded to the English throne upon the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary, beginning a 44-year reign.

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In 1558, Elizabeth I acceded to the English throne upon the death of her half-sister, Queen Mary, beginning a 44-year reign.

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In 1884, Democrat Grover Cleveland was elected to his first term as president, defeating Republican James G. Blaine.

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In 1884, Democrat Grover Cleveland was elected to his first term as president, defeating Republican James G. Blaine.