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September 30, 2021
Thrilla in Manila

The ‘Thrilla in Manila’ occurred on this day in 1975 in Manila, Philippines. It was the name given to the historic boxing match between Mohammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
Also on this day

James Meredith
On this day in 1962, James Meredith was escorted by Federal Marshalls as he tried to enroll at the University of Mississippi. It caused a riot on the Ole Miss campus.
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