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Love is not something that I’ve been really good at. I think people are intimidated by people with opinions.
— Rex Reed
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Today is Monday, October 2nd, the 275th day of 2023. There are 90 days left in the year. It is National Fried Scallops Day, World Farm Animals Day, and World No Alcohol Day.
On This Day
In 1835, Mexican troops attempted to disarm the people of Gonzales, Texas, but encountered stiff resistance from a hastily assembled militia.
In 1942, the ocean liner RMS Queen Mary accidentally rammed and sank the HMS Curacoa, killing over 300 crewmen aboard the latter.
In 1958, Guinea declared its independence from France.
In 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as a justice of the United States Supreme Court.
In 1970, an aircraft carrying the Wichita State University football team, administrators, and supporters crashed in Colorado, killing 31 people.
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