The Florida Atlantic University was founded on this day — July 15 — in 1961.
The first group of students started their studies on September 14, 1964.
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David C. Jones – the American four-star general who served as the 9th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 9th Chief of Staff of the Air Force – was born on this day – July 9, 1921 – in Aberdeen, South Dakota.
He was a graduate of the National War College and attended the University of North Dakota and Minot State College.
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The University of West Georgia was founded on this day — July 1 — in 1906.
The first group of students started their studies on January 3, 1908. University of West Georgia gained status as a University on June 12, 1996.
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John W. Vessey Jr. – the American four-star general who served as the 10th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 10th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army – was born on this day – June 29, 1922 – in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
He was a graduate of the University of Maryland, George Washington University, and the National War College.
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The E. J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University was founded on this day – June 11, 1928.
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Elon Reeve Musk – the American entrepreneur – was born on this day – June 28, 1971 – in Pretoria, South Africa.
He holds a BA in physics and a BS in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.
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John Shalikashvili – the American four-star general who served as the 13th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe – was born on this day – June 27, 1936 – in Warsaw, Poland.
He was a graduate of Bradley University, George Washington University, and the Naval War College.
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Huyen “Steven” Cheung — President Trump’s campaign spokesman in the 2024 election — was born on this day — June 23, 1982 in Sacramento, California.
Mr Cheung attended California State University – Sacramento.
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The Florida International University was founded on this day — June 22 — in 1965.
The first group of students started their studies on September 19, 1972.
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