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| October 24th |
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| About October 24th is the 297th day of the year (298th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 68 days remaining until the end of the calendar year. October 24th is United Nations Day. Births 1855 - James S. Sherman, 27th U.S. Vice President 1926 - Y. A. Tittle, Hall of Fame quarterback 1930 - J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson, disc jockey, singer 1967 - Jacqueline McKenzie, actress (The 4400, Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood) Deaths 1852 - Daniel Webster, statesman, Secretary of State, Senator 1972 - Jackie Robinson, first African-American MLB player, HOF 2nd baseman 2005 - Rosa Parks, civil rights activist Events 1940 - The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 goes into effect creating the 40-hour workweek. |
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