Sports
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Clemson's first bowl appearance. The 8-1 Tigers, coached by Jess Neely, upset the favored Boston College Eagles in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas, Texas, 6-3.
In the News
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In late May and early June 1940, over 338,000 Allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, as German forces advanced. The "Miracle of Dunkirk" was a significant event, as it allowed the Allies to preserve a large portion of their fighting force despite the fall of France.
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In 1940, Richard and Maurice McDonald opened the first McDonald’s restaurant in San Bernardino, California. The restaurant's innovative fast-food concept would later revolutionize the industry and become a global phenomenon.
On Campus
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The Amphitheater is officially presented to the college by the Class of 1915.
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Clemson's official class ring design is adopted and was designed by a group of architecture students. The ring is copyrighted so that only Clemson alumni can wear it.
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