John Mackey was an American professional football player who was a tight end for the Baltimore Colts and the San Diego Chargers. He was born in Roosevelt, New York, and attended Syracuse University. He was the first president of the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) following the AFL-NFL merger, serving from 1970 to 1973. Mackey was also a major reason the NFLPA created the "88 Plan", which financially supports ex-players who required living assistance in later years.

1941Linda McCartney, American singer, photographer, and activist (died 1998)^[†]

Linda Louise, Lady McCartney was an American photographer, musician, cookbook author, and activist. She was the keyboardist and harmony vocalist in the band Wings that also featured her husband, Paul McCartney of the Beatles.

Headlines from September 24, 1941

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Argentina Acts to Foil Nazi Move; Seizes Airports; Army Chiefs Meet; ARGENTINE TROOPS BLOCK NAZI MOVES

PREDICTS CHAOS FROM PRIORITIES; Gov. Van Wagoner Calls for Easing of Curbs to Bar Wide Non-Defense Closings

50 PUT TO DEATH FOR ZAGREB BLAST; Convicted of 'Instigating' the Phone Exchange Bombing -- 3 Executed in France

RED ARMY ATTACKS; Southern Units Get Help -- Foe Thrust Back in Leningrad Area

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