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This Day: October 16, 1987 - Baby Jessica Rescued

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On this day October 16, 1987, Baby Jessica was rescued after being trapped in a well for over 56 hours. The dramatic event captured the world’s attention. In 2011, Jessica McClure used money from a trust fund composed of donations to buy a house just two miles away from where the well once stood.
 
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