Today in history.

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Features John Parker who was born in Lexington, Massachusetts on July 13, 1729. John was a soldier in the French and Indian War, 1755-1763, and a leader of the volunteer American militia, known as the Minutemen, during the first battle of the American War for Independence. Also features the performing career of Frank Sinatra, who made his recording debut with the Harry James band on July 13, 1939.

subjects: Biography,  Singers,  Soldiers,  Minutemen (Militia),  American Authors,  History