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Today in history: Cellist Yo-Yo Ma born in 1955
October 7, 2015Among his many distinctions are the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honor, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Read moreToday in history: It’s German-American Day
October 6, 2015Originally known as"German Day," the holiday was celebrated for the first time in Philadelphia in 1883.
Read moreToday in history: Catholic antiwar activist Phil Berrigan born
October 5, 2015The American peace activist and former Roman Catholic priest, was born on this date in 1923.
Read moreWho was Casey Jones? Hint: Not just a Joe Hill song
October 2, 2015Jonathan Luther "John""Casey" Jones from Jackson, Tenn., was an American railroader who worked for the Illinois Central Railroad.
Read moreToday in history: Meet the Blind Month
October 2, 2015Blindness is not the characteristic that defines people or their future.
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