Sept. 16, 1620, Mayflower departs Plymouth, England

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When you get to feeling like life is tough, think of these folks.

The Mayflower, a leaky 80-foot-long British cargo ship carrying 102 passengers who were determined to build a new society "for the glory of God," departed from Plymouth, England on this day in history, Sept. 16, 1620.