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Today is Thursday, Oct. 24, the 298th day of 2024. There are 68 days left in the year.
Today in history:
On Oct. 24, 2002, authorities apprehended John Allen Muhammad and teenager Lee Boyd Malvo near Myersville, Maryland, in the Washington-area sniper attacks. (Malvo was later sentenced to life in prison. Muhammad was sentenced to death and executed in 2009.)
Also on this date:
In 1537, Jane Seymour, the third wife of England’s King Henry VIII, died 12 days after giving birth to Prince Edward, later King Edward VI.
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Moon Alert: After 2 a.m. EDT today, there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Leo.
Happy Birthday for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024:
You know what makes people tick. You are entertaining, quiet, attractive and clever. This is a year of service, especially service to family. Therefore, take care of yourself so you can be supportive to others.
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