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Augusta and Adeline. And, Margaret.

Bill Murphy Jr.
Sep 8, 2022
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Two milestones from history today, which seem a bit entwined even though they were mostly unrelated back when they actually happened:

  • September 8, 1916: Sisters Augusta and Adeline Van Buren arrive in Los Angeles, as they complete a 60-day motorcycle tour across the United States.

  • September 8, 1921: A 16-year-old named Margaret Gorman won the Inter-City…

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