Patricia J. Williams — the American legal scholar — was born on August 28, 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts.
She is a graduate of both Wellesley College and holds a law degree from Harvard University.
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Category Archives: 0330 – Today in History
Patricia J. Williams was born
General Charles Q. Brown Jr. was born
on this day in 1962
Charles Q. Brown Jr. – the American four-star general who serves as the 21st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and previously served as the 22nd Chief of Staff of the Air Force – was born on this day – August 27, 1962 – in San Antonio, Texas.
He is a graduate of Texas Tech University, Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University, and the Air Command and Staff College.
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General Maxwell D. Taylor was born
on this day in 1901
Maxwell D. Taylor – the American four-star general who served as the 5th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 20th Chief of Staff of the Army – was born on this day – August 26, 1901 – in Keytesville, Missouri.
He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy and the Command and General Staff College.
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Deng Xiaoping was born
on this day in 1904
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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General George S. Brown was born
on this day in 1918
George S. Brown – the American four-star general who served as the 8th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the 8th Chief of Staff of the Air Force – was born on this day – August 17, 1918 – in McAlister, Oklahoma.
He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy and the National War College.
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Wayne State University was founded
on this day in 1868
Wayne State University was founded on this day — August 14 — in 1868.
The first group of students started their studies on November 3, 1868. Wayne State University gained status as a University on August 8, 1933.
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University of North Florida was founded
on this day in 1965
The University of North Florida was founded on this day — August 5 — in 1965.
The first group of students started their studies on October 2, 1972.
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Nanyang Technological University was founded
on this day in 1981
The Nanyang Technological University was founded on this day – August 1 – in 1981.
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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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Florida Atlantic University was founded
on this day in 1961
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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