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As progress continues on various new residential centers on Long Island, new homes are accounting for most of the realty trading.
Sen Vandenberg urges solidarity restored
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1947Richard Carwardine, English historian and academic[†]
Richard John Carwardine is a Welsh historian and academic. He specialises in American politics and religion in the era of the American Civil War.
1947Tom Dempsey, American football player and educator (died 2020)[†]
Thomas John Dempsey was an American professional football player who was a placekicker in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Philadelphia Eagles, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills. Unlike the "soccer-style" approach which was becoming more widely used during his career, Dempsey's kicking style was the then-standard straight-toe style. With the Saints in 1970, he made a 63-yard field goal, setting an NFL record which stood for over 40 years.
1947Sally Hamwee, Baroness Hamwee, English politician[†]
Sally Rachel Hamwee, Baroness Hamwee is a Liberal Democrat politician and their Lead Home Affairs Spokesperson in the House of Lords. She is a Life Peer and former chair of the London Assembly.