Today in History for 7th August 1970

Historical Events

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- 1st computer chess tournament
- 4, including presiding judge, killed in courthouse shootout in San Rafael, Calif (Police charge Angela Davis provided weapons)
- Christine Perfect (McVie) joins Fleetwood Mac
- WDHN TV channel 18 in Dothan, AL (ABC) begins broadcasting

Famous Birthdays

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- Eric Namesnik, US, 400m medley swimmer (Olympics-silver-1992, 96)
- Joe Cocozzo, NFL guard (SD Chargers)

Famous Deaths

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- ... Haley, US judge, shot dead
- James McClain, US black activist, shot dead
- Jonathan P Jackson, US black activist, shot dead
- William Christmas, US black activist, shot dead


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