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Alex Haley Publishes "Roots: The Saga of an American Family"

Alex Haley's "Roots" traced his family's lineage from Africa through American slavery and won the Pulitzer Prize Special Award in 1977. The book sparked an unprecedented national interest in genealogy and African American heritage, becoming one of the best-selling books in American publishing history.

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  1. October 1976
    Alex Haley Publishes "Roots: The Saga of an American Family"

    Alex Haley's "Roots" traced his family's lineage from Africa through American slavery and won the Pulitzer Prize Special Award in 1977. The book sparked an unprecedented national interest in genealogy and African American heritage, becoming one of the best-selling books in American publishing history.

  2. October 18, 1976
    Reggie Jackson hits three home runs in single World Series game

    Reggie Jackson hits three home runs on three consecutive pitches from three different pitchers in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, one of the most iconic individual performances in baseball history, earning the nickname Mr. October.