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October 1 1750
Politics/Law/Military |
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Peter Salem, an original patriot!
The birth of Peter Salem in 1750 is celebrated on this date. |
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October 1 1799
Abolitionist |
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John Russwurm, an early Pan-African supporter.
On this date in 1799, John Russwurm was born. |
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October 1 1846
Science/Business/ Medicine |
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Theo Allain, businessman and elected official in Louisiana
On this date we remember the birth of Theophile T. |
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October 1 1903
Education |
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Florence Powell loved kids and books!
Florence Powell was born on this date in 1903. |
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October 1 1939
Science/Business/ Medicine |
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George Carruthers, a credit to his profession.
George R. |
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October 1 1946
Music |
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Wow! what a voice, Donny Hathaway.
Donny Hathaway was born on this date in 1946. |
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October 1 1951
Episode |
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The HeLa Cell, an African American woman's contribution to cancer
October is national cancer awareness month, and the HeLa cancer cell discovered in 1951 is celebrated on this dates Registry. |
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October 1 1966
Sports/Outdoors |
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George Weah, world-famous soccer player and politician
George Weah was born on this date in 1966 in Liberia. |
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October 1 2003
Episode |
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White television commentator resigns over racist statements!
On this date in 2003, white conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh resigned from ESPN television over racial comments he directed at African-American athlete Donovan McNabb. |
