History Today - Oct. 11

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In 2005, the final floodwater from Hurricane Katrina was pumped out of New Orleans. In 1991, former Clarence Thomas staffer Anita Hill testified in front of congress during the confirmation hearings to seat Thomas as a Supreme Court Justice. In 1975, Saturday Night Live debuted. In 1971, John Lennon's song, 'Imagine' was released. In 1975, Bruce Spri ... Show More

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