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Owner: Ride's over at Coney Island amusement park

2008-09-08 01:43:53 ByBy RICHARD PYLE Associated Press Writer The Associated Press

Ride's over, owner says — No last-minute deal to save historic Coney Island amusement park

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In 1565,

a Spanish expedition established the first permanent European settlement in North America at present-day St. Augustine, Fla.

In 1664,

the Dutch surrendered New Amsterdam to the British, who renamed it New York.

In 1930,

the comic strip "Blondie," created by Chic Young, was first published.

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