Deng Xiaoping – the Architect of Modern China – was born on August 22, 1904 in Guang’an, Sichuan during the last stages of the Qing Empire.
He served as the paramount leader of the People’s Republic of China from December 1978 to November 1989.
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Category Archives: 0330 – Today in History
Deng Xiaoping was born
Charles Djou was born
on this day in 1970
Charles Kong Djou — the Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission — was born on this day — August 9, 1970 — in Los Angeles, California.
He holds an MA from the United States Army War College, both a BS and BA from the University of Pennsylvania, and a JD from the University of Southern California.
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Marine Le Pen was born on this day in 1968
Marion Anne Perrine “Marine” Le Pen — French lawyer and current member of the National Assembly for the 11th constituency of Pas-de-Calais — was born on this day — August 5, 1968.
She holds both a Master of Laws and a Master of Advanced Studies (DEA) in criminial law from Panthéon-Assas University.
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University of Wisconsin – Madison was founded on this day in 1848
The University of Wisconsin – Madison was founded on this day — July 26 — in 1848.
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E. J. Ourso College of Business
founded on this day in 1928
The E. J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University was founded on this day – June 11, 1928.
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Tom Morello was born
on this day in 1964
Thomas Baptist Morello – the American guitarist and political activist best known for his work with tenure with both Audioslave and Rage Against the Machine – was born on this day May 30, 1964 – in New York City.
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Stevie Nicks was born
on this day in 1948
Stevie Nicks – the American singer best known for her work with Fleetwood Mac – was born on this day – May 26, 1948 – in Phoenix, Arizona.
She is a alumnus of San Jose State University.
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Columbia University turns 270 today
Columbia University was founded on this day – May 25 – in 1754.
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Erik Kurilla was born
on this day in 1962
Michael Erik Kurilla – United States Army general who was appointed the 15th commander of United States Central Command – was born on this day – May 16, 1962.
General Kurilla holds an aerospace engineering degree from the United States Military Academy. Additionally, he earned an MBA at Regis University as well as a masters in national security studies from the National War College.
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The University at Albany was founded on this day in 1844
The University at Albany was founded on this day — May 7 — in 1844
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