September 30 Activities

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September 30 Activities

Anniversary of the Babe Ruth's Homerun Record - In 1927, George Herman "Babe" Ruth hit his 60th homerun of the season off Tom Zachary of the Washington Senators. Ruth's record for the most homeruns in a season stood for 34 years - Roger Maris hit 61 in 1961. Maris' record was broken in 1998 by Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals and right after by Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs.
Botswana Independence Day - This national holiday celebrates the independence of the former Bechuanaland Protectorate (British Colony) in 1966.
Edgar Parin D'Aulaire's Birthday - (b 1898) German author.
Feast of St. Jerome - Patron saint of scholars and librarians.
Anniversary of James Meredith Enrolling at Ole Miss - Rioting broke out in 1962 when James Meredith became the first black to enroll in the all-white University of Mississippi. President John Kennedy sent US troops to force compliance with law. Three people died and fifty were injured in the rioting. On June 6, 1966, Meredith was shot while participating in a civil rights march at Mississippi.

   

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