Banneker, Benjamin (1806)
The African-American scientist who helped survey Washington, D.C.
Famous People Who Died on October 9
From the Who2 database of 4,809 musicians, actors, historical figures, and other celebrities:
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Derrida, Jacques (2004)
French philosopher whose deconstructionist books included 'Writing and Difference' -
Guevara, Che (1967)
Latin American Marxist revolutionary -
Kauffmann, Stanley (2013)
The film reviewer for The New Republic, 1958-2013 -
Luce, Clare Boothe (1987)
Socialite, playwright, ambassador and wife of publisher Henry Luce -
Moon, William (1894)
Developer of raised lettering for blind readers -
Wuornos, Aileen (2002)
The Florida serial killer portrayed in the movie Monster