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This Day, July 27: Rep. Lewis lies in state in U.S. Capitol
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On July 27, the U.S. Capitol will host a state lying-in of Rep. John Lewis, 10 days after his death from cancer. The commemoration caps a day of historical flashpoints, ranging from Maximilien Robespierre’s execution after his 1794 overthrow to Orville Wright’s 1909 record flight of 1 hour, 12 minutes, and 40 seconds. Other moments listed include the 1953 formal end of the Korean War, the 1986 start of Greg LeMond’s Tour de France win, and the 2012 opening of the London Olympics. The day also notes a 2024 Team USA 4x100 relay gold and Lewis’s Capitol tribute.
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