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Ellis Island ceases operations.

Historical image related to Ellis Island ceases operations. from November 12, 1954

Ellis Island

Island in New York Harbor in the US

Ellis Island is an island in New York Harbor, within the U.S. states of New Jersey and New York. Owned by the U.S. government, Ellis Island was once the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States. From 1892 to 1954, nearly 12 million immigrants…
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November 12

Day of the year

November 12 is the 316th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 49 days remain until the end of the year.
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