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Sandra Day O'Connor

Sandra Day O'Connor was the first woman to be appointed to the United States Supreme Court but her legacy begins about thirty years earlier and is still strong today.

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Also in 1930:

the average new house cost $7,145.00

a gallon of gasoline was 10 cents

the average cost of new car was $640.00

a complete 10 piece bedroom suite cost $79.85

Today is Sandra Day O'Connor's 80th birthday. She also shares birthdays with the likes of Amy Smart, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith fame, Kenny Chesney and Teddy Prendergrass

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