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Saturday, July 16, 2011

July 10th

On this day in 1942, Himmler ordered the sterilization of all Jewish women in Ravensbruck Camp.

On this day in 1553, Lady Jane Grey became Queen of England, but only for nine days! She is known as the "Nine Day Queen".

On this day in 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state of the United States, women had the right of vote.

On this day in 1985, Playboy published a full frontal nude photographs of Madonna.