On October 13, 1914, Garrett Morgan patented a “safety hood”.
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Wilt Chamberlain dies at the age of 63
On October 12, 1999, Wilt Chamberlain dies at the age of 63.
MC Lyte is born
On October 11, 1971, MC Lyte was born in Queens, New York.
Simone Biles wins her fifth all-around world gymnastics championship
On October 10, 2019, Simone Biles won her fifth all-around world gymnastics championship.
Deon Hemmings is born
On October 9, 1968, Deon Hemmings was born in St. Ann, Jamaica.
Wangari Maathai becomes the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize
On October 8, 2004, Environmentalist Wangari Maathai became the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize.
Toni Morrison becomes the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature
On October 7, 1993, Toni Morrison became the first African American woman to win a Nobel Prize for Literature.
Michael Jordan retires from professional basketball for the first time
On October 6, 1993 Michael Jordan retired from professional basketball for the first time.
Yvonne Burke is born
On October 5, 1932 Yvonne Burke was born in Los Angeles, California.
Sugar Ray Robinson has his first professional boxing fight
On October 4, 1940 legendary boxer Sugar Ray Robinson had his first professional boxing fight.
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