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February 5, 1994: Beckwith convicted of killing Medgar Evers

On this day in 1994, white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith is convicted in the murder of African-American civil rights leader Medgar Evers, over 30 years after the crime occurred.

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BlackVoices History Quest, Black History In Your Backyard: Atlanta ...

Today's edition of Black Voices Black History Quest is based in Augusta, Georgia.

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Credit Debt History

Ever wondered just how U.S. consumers got so hooked on plastic that we amassed a whopping $794 million in debt?

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How to assemble a character history for your roleplaying character

Along the way, I also mentioned that a lot of people make the common assumption that a character's history should be a part of their description as well.

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Black History events highlight culture, music | black, history, way ...

News: Black History events highlight culture, music | black, history, way, santa, parade, anaheim, first, church, fair, long.

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Lance-Corporal Joseph Patrick Ryan

Born on 7 May 1897 in Aldershot, England - next of kin listed as Mrs. G.

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A Brief History of the Super Bowl Broadcast - Mental Floss

Super Bowls regularly rank among the most-watched primetime programs. In fact, the past four Super Bowls rank as four of the five most-watched broadcasts in U.S.

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1010 WINS Black History Month Spotlight: Sandra E. Timmons ...

Since 1942, the United States has observed February as Black History Month. Here at CBSNewYork, we're celebrating it by recognizing accomplished black New Yorkers.

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Thursday 4 February 1668/69

Up, and at the office all the morning.

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Feb 5, Today in American History - February 5th

1631: The founder of Rhode Island, Roger Williams, arrived in Boston, MA from England. 1826: Millard Fillmore, who later became the 13th President of

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