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October 8, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Born on this date in 1941 in Greenville, S.C., he is an American civil rights activist, Baptist minister, politician, and columnist.

October 7, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Among his many distinctions are the National Medal of Arts, the Kennedy Center Honor, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

October 6, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Originally known as"German Day," the holiday was celebrated for the first time in Philadelphia in 1883.

October 5, 2015 By Special to People’s World

The American peace activist and former Roman Catholic priest, was born on this date in 1923.

October 2, 2015 By Special to People’s World

Jonathan Luther "John""Casey" Jones from Jackson, Tenn., was an American railroader who worked for the Illinois Central Railroad.