History for Aug. 16
Today is Friday, Aug. 16, the 228th day of 2013. There are 137 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History: On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley died at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tenn., at age 42.
On this date: In 1777, American forces won the Revolutionary War Battle of Bennington.
In 1812, Detroit fell to British and Indian forces in the War of 1812.
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