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October 16: A Day of Historical Significance in Sports and Politics

On October 16, significant events in history include the controversial 'Black power' salute by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the 1968 Olympics. Other notable occurrences include the birth of lexicographer Noah Webster and the beheading of Marie Antoinette during the French Revolution.

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