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April 28, 1881: Billy The Kid Becomes An Outlaw Legend

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April 27, 2025

On the night of April 28, 1881, one of the most legendary figures of the American West, Billy the Kid, staged his most daring feat: a violent and dramatic escape from the Lincoln County jail in Mesilla, New Mexico. Already infamous as an outlaw…

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February 25, 1836: Samuel Colt Gets An Important Patent

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February 24, 2025

On February 25, 1836, at the age of 22, Samuel Colt received a U.S. patent that would change American history—the Colt revolver. Unlike traditional firearms of the time, Colt’s design featured a rotating cylinder that could hold multiple rounds of ammunition. This innovative design…

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