On October 10, 2019, Simone Biles won her fifth all-around world gymnastics championship.
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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.
Mary McLeod Bethune opens the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls
On October 3, 1904, Mary McLeod Bethune opened the Daytona Literary and Industrial Training School for Negro Girls.
Thurgood Marshall is sworn in as the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice
On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as the first black U.S. Supreme Court Justice.
Nigerian Independence Day is celebrated
On October 1, 1960, Nigerian Independence Day was first declared.
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