This Day In History
- Activism
- 1917 20,000 women march in a suffrage parade in New York, US.
- Arts
- 1973 “Midnight Train To Georgia” by Gladys Knight & The Pips hit No. 1; the song went on to win a Grammy in 1974 for Best R&B Vocal Performance and remains an enduring classic.
- Military
- 1916 Negus Mikael, marching on the Ethiopian capital in support of his son Emperor Iyasu V, is defeated by Fitawrari abte Giyorgis, securing the throne for Empress Zewditu I.
- Sports
- 1974 French runner Chantal Langlacé sets female world marathon record (2:46:24) in Neuf-Brisach, France.
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