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October 15, 2021
Judge Clarence Thomas
Judge Clarence Thomas was confirmed as the 106th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States on this day in 1991.
Also on this day
Fela Anikulapo Kuti
Afro-Beat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti was born on this day in 1938.
William Hastie
William Hastie was nominated for a seat on the United States Circuit Court of Appeals on this day in 1949. He was the first Black to sit on the Court.
Wyomia Tyus
On this day in 1968, Wyomia Tyus became the first person to win gold medals in the 100 meter race in back to back Olympic games.
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