On this day: July 10

POSTED: 08:02 AM PDT Jul 09, 2012    UPDATED: 11:00 PM PDT Jul 09, 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 - London fire
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1212: The most severe of several early fires of London burns most of the city to the ground. Known as "the Great Fire of Southwark," the fire began directly to the south of London Bridge, destroying a cathedral (front center of photo) and damaging the bridge.

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