Today in History for 10th October 1980

Historical Events

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- 4,500 die when a pair of earthquakes strikes NW Algeria
- Very Large Array (VLA) radio telescope network dedicated
- Yanks lose 4-2 & are swept by Royals in AL Championship series

Famous Birthdays

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- Elvis Hammond, Ghanaian footballer
- Sherine, Egyptian singer
- Tim Maurer, American singer (Suburban Legends)

Famous Deaths

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- Bill Thomas, actor (Buckwheat), dies
- Walter Keeton, cricketer (opening bat in 2 Test for Eng 1934-39), dies
- William "Buckwheat" Thomas, actor (Little Rascal), dies at 49


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