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October 1st in History

Yosemite National Park opens, the Ford Model T goes on sale, and Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Fraser in the "Thrilla in Manila." Bonnie Parker, Jimmy Carter, Julie Andrews, and Mark McGwire are born; Curtis LeMay, Richard Avedon, and Tom Clancy die. Happy Day of Azerbaijani Prosecutors!

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Quote of the Day

Daniel Boorstin, Librarian of Congress, born October 1, 1914

"Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some hire public relations officers."

Daniel Boorstin, historian and Librarian of Congress born October 1, 1914