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Solidarity formed
Solidarity, the Polish trade union and political party that became a hotbed of resistance to Soviet control, was founded this day in 1980 when delegates of 36 unions met and united under the leadership of Lech Waลฤsa.
Michael Faraday
British physicist and chemist
born
September 22, 1791
Newington or London, England
(Born on this day)
died
August 25, 1867 (aged 75)
Richmond upon Thames, England
