On this day: July 10

POSTED: 8:02 AM PDT July 9, 2012    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PDT July 9, 2012 

The United States takes possession of the Sunshine State, Howard Hughes flies around the world, a new milestone is reached in space and a "classic" soft drink returns, all on this day in history.

OTD July 10 - Ireland
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988: In what is considered to be the founding of Dublin, Ireland, Norse King Glun Iarainn recognises Máel Sechnaill II, High King of Ireland, and agrees to pay taxes and accept Brehon Law.

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