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The Day an Alligator Fell from the Sky

Newspaper cutting fom the Times-Picayune on the day an alligator fell from the sky
Newspaper cutting fom the Times-Picayune on the day an alligator fell from the sky

Historical Context

The above newspaper cutting is from the Times-Picayune newspaper from Tuesday, July 11, 1843.

The Times-Picayune was based in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Publication Info

Date published: July 2, 1843
Location published: Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Publication: Newspapers.com

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