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Today in History highlights from October 16
On this date in history notable events include John Brown’s 1859 Harpers Ferry raid ending in executions, Marie Antoinette’s beheading in 1793, Booker T. Washington at the White House in 1901, and Sanger’s birth control clinic opening in 1916. Also noted are the Mets’ 1969 World Series win, Wojtyla’s papal selection in 1978, Jessica McClure’s 1987 rescue, the Million Man March in 1995, and later sports milestones including the 2000s pennants and a Pope Benedict interview. Elmer Dressler Jr. died at 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Harpers Ferry
Virginia
Brown
Marie Antoinette
France
Booker T. Washington
White House
Theodore Roosevelt
Margaret Sanger
Brooklyn
N.Y
Sanger
George S. Kaufman
Moss Hart
Broadway
John F.redy
Cuba
Tommie Smith
John Carlos
Mexico City
New York Mets
Baltimore Orioles
Shea Stadium
College of Cardinals
Karol Wojtyla
Voy- Tee’-Wah
John Paul I
Midland
Texas
Jessica McClure
Washington D.C
Benedict XVI
Poland
John Paul II
Chicago White Sox
Los Angeles Angels
Elmer “Len” Dressler Jr
Jolly Green Giant