Ibn Battuta, one of the most accomplished travelers of the medieval Islamic world, completed his travelogue known as the Rihla, or Journey, on this day in 1355. / On this day, Ella Baker - an organizer in the Civil Rights Movement who worked with the NAACP, SNCC, and SCLC - was born.
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A laugh track is used in a TV show for the first time - September 9th, 1950
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Carnation processes its first cans of evaporated milk - September 6th, 1899
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AIDS activists wrap a giant condom over Senator Jesse Helms’ house - September 5th, 1991
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