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| October 1st |
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| About October 1st is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 91 days remaining until the end of the calendar year. October 1st is World Vegetarian Day and International Day of Older Persons. Births 1910 - Bonnie Parker, robber (Bonnie and Clyde) 1921 - James Whitmore, actor (The Shawshank Redemption, Give 'em Hell, Harry!) 1924 - Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President 1935 - Julie Andrews, actress, singer, author (Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music) 1942 - Judith Sheindlin, judge, author, television personality (Judge Judy) Deaths 1984 -Walter Alston, Hall of Fame baseball manager 2007 - Al Oerter, Olympic gold medalist (discus) Events 1880 - Thomas Edison opens the first electric lamp factory. 1890 - The United States Congress establishes the Yosemite and Yellowstone National Parks. 1970 - Janis Joplin completes her final recordings, "Mercedes Benz" and a birthday greeting for John Lennon. |
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