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October 8, 1941

Jesse Jackson Born

Born October 8, 1941, Jesse Jackson marched with Martin Luther King Jr., founded Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition, and ran for president in 1984 and 1988, winning several primary states.

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People: Jesse Jackson
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1. Jesse Jackson - Biography - PBS2. Jesse Jackson - The King Center
October 8, 2023

Simone Biles Makes Gymnastics History

On October 8, 2023, Simone Biles won her 34th world championship medal, surpassing the previous record. With 37 combined Olympic and World Championship medals, she is widely considered the greatest gymnast of all time. She also pioneered moves named after her.

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People: Simone Biles
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1. Simone Biles Makes History at 2023 World Championships - USA Gymnastics2. Simone Biles Wins Record 34th World Championship Medal - NBC News

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