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Today in history · October 4

1. 1925

   Great Syrian Revolt: Rebels led by Fawzi al-Qawuqji captured the city of Hama from the French Mandate of Syria.

2. 1927

   Gutzon Borglum and approximately 400 workers began sculpting Mount Rushmore.

3. 1941

   Willie Gillis, one of Norman Rockwell's trademark characters, debuted on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post.

4. 1943

   World War II: Allied forces executed Operation Leader, an air raid against German shipping near Bodø, Norway.

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