Births on October 24

Corey Dillon

Born on October 24, 1974

Corey Dillon, American football player

Corey James Dillon (born October 24, 1974) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots. Dillon played college football at Washington and was selected by the Bengals in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft.

Despite the overall poor performance of his team, Dillon emerged as a standout player during his seven years in Cincinnati, setting several franchise records and being named to three Pro Bowls. In his last three seasons, Dillon played for the Patriots, where he was named to a fourth Pro Bowl and contributed to New England's victory in Super Bowl XXXIX. He retired with 11,241 rushing yards, which currently ranks 20th among rushing yards leaders in the NFL.

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18 Jan

Yom Kippur War
A Disengagement of Forces agreement is signed between the Israeli and Egyptian governments, ending conflict on the Egyptian front of the Yom Kippur War.
27 Jun

Richard Nixon
U.S. president Richard Nixon visits the Soviet Union.
27 Jul

Richard Nixon
Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon.
9 Aug

Richard Nixon
As a direct result of the Watergate scandal, Richard Nixon becomes the first President of the United States to resign from office. His Vice President, Gerald Ford, becomes president.
8 Sep

Gerald Ford
Watergate scandal: US President Gerald Ford pardons former President Richard Nixon for any crimes Nixon may have committed while in office.

Births on October 24

Corey Dillon

Born on October 24, 1974

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