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Georgia History Timeline
Chronology for October 6;
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| October 6, 1779 |
Battle of Savannah
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City of Savannah, Georgia |
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Georgia and the American Revolution
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| October 6, 1780 |
Thomas Sumter promoted to Brigadier General by South Carolina Governor Edward Rutledge
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Thomas Sumter |
| October 6, 1788 |
Georgia is notified that 9 states have accepted the National Constitution. Governor Handly calls for the legislature to convene in Augusta to prepare a new state constitution
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| October 6, 1844 |
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| October 6, 1844 |
Joseph "Rich Joe" Vann dies when his boat, the Lucy Walker, explodes during a race.
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Joseph 'Rich Joe' Vann |
| October 6, 1962 |
All Alone Am I peaks at #3
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Brenda Lee
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| October 6, 1969 |
Entering the post-season for the first time in Atlanta, the Braves lose to the New York Mets, 3 games to 0.
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Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves |
| October 6, 1976 |
Second Ford-Carter debate. Carter wins post-debate polling, 40%-30%
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Jimmy Carter |
| October 6, 1991 |
Allegations of sexual harassment against U. S. Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas first appear in the press.
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Clarence Thomas |
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