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ON THIS DAY October 9 1855 156 years ago Isaac Singer patents his sewing machine. http://www.biography.com/people/isaac-singer-9485021 1969 42 years ago The National Guard breaks up protests at the trial of Abbie Hoffman and the rest of the "Chicago Eight." http://www.biography.com/people/abbie-hoffman-9341100 1973 38 years ago Elvis and Priscilla Presley divorce after six years of marriage. http://www.biography.com/people/elvis-presley-9446466 http://www.biography.com/people/priscilla-presley-9542152 2009 2 years ago President Barack Obama is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. http://www.biography.com/people/barack-obama-12782369 John Lennon Born: October 9, 1940 Birthplace: Liverpool, United Kingdom Occupation: Songwriter Best Known For >>  Sean Lennon Born: October 9, 1975 Age: 35 years old Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States Occupation: Bassist Best Known For >>  Jackson Browne Born: October 9, 1948 Age: 62 years old Birthplace: Heidelberg, Germany Occupation: Musician Best Known For >> Che Guevara Died: October 9, 1967 Age: 39 years old Place: La Higuera, Bolivia Occupation: Military Leader Best Known For >>  Clare Boothe Luce Died: October 9, 1987 Age: 84 years old Place: Washington, D.C., United States Occupation: Diplomat Best Known For >> Aileen Wuornos Died: October 9, 2002 Age: 46 years old Place: Florida State Prison, Florida, United States Occupation: Serial Killer Best Known For >>  Famous Nobel Prize Winners Nelson Mandela, Mother Teresa, Albert Einstein and more. Find out how you and your friends are connected to famous icons by signing in to Biography.com using your Facebook account. Get connected >> Get the biographies of your favorite celebrities, politicians and legendary figures at BIO™ Shop. Shop now >> Check out what else happened today, on This Day In History. See What's New! Born On This Day is now a brand-new page and daily email called On This Day. You'll find exciting videos about people and events that have made history in politics, sports, entertainment and more. Choose any date and discover who made history on that day! Check out our fresh look with more than 6,000 biographies and over 1,500 groups. Get involved and vote on fun short list questions like, Who Would Make the Most Awkward Dinner Party Guest? or Which Famous Voice Would You Like to Hear on Your Car's GPS?  Check out the NEW Biography.com.

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