Historical Events
- Jack Broughton designed padded gloves first used in a competitive boxing match between 2 unnamed English boxers at Aix-la-Chapelle in France
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- John Henninger Reagan, American Confederate politician, born in Sevier County, Tennessee (d. 1905)
About October 8, 1818
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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