jack dempsey
24th June – On This Day In History
Born:
1895 Jack Dempsey (Heavyweight boxing champion, known as Kid Blackie)

Died:
1712 Simon van der Stel (Governor of The Cape Colony)

On This Day:
1441 Eton College founded by King Henry VI

Have a good Sunday, 24th June
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31st May – On This Day In History
Born:
1819 Walt Whitman (poet)

Died:
1983 Jack Dempsey (heavyweight boxing champion)

On This Day:
1920 Union of South Africa declares its independence (from Britain)

Have a good Thursday, 31st May
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31st May – On This Day In History
Born:
1930 Clint Eastwood (actor – Dirty Harry etc)

Died:
1983 Jack Dempsey (heavy weight boxer / actor)

On This Day:
1902 Boer war end with the British annexing the Transvaal

Have a good Tuesday, 31st May
31st May – On This Day In History
Born:
1930 Clint Eastwood (actor)
Died:
1982 Jack Dempsey (heavyweight boxing champion and actor)
On This Day:
1961 Union of South Africa becomes a republic
Have a restful Sunday, 31st May


