1720: Mary Read died (pirate)
1777: Lydia Barrington Daragh gets word to George Washington of British plans to attack that night at Whitemarch, allowing the Continental Army time to arm and be ready
1791: Jane Franklin born (philanthropist)
1854: Mary Reed born (missionary)
1861: Lillian Russell born (singer, actor)
1959: Christa Luding-Rothenburger born (summer and winter Olympic medalist - cyclist, skater)
Quote for Today
Winning may not be everything but losing has little to recommend it.
— Dianne Feinstein, US Senator
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