jul 8, 1776 - Liberty Bell rung
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Upon hearing the news of the Second Continental Congress approving the Declaration of Independence, the bell was run to celebrate. It is unclear when the bell was cracked, with legend dating back to 1824. The earliest recorded date of its crack was 1846.
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