Today truly is a day of significant people. On a radio program this afternoon, they were discussing Terry Fox and the Marathon of Hope. Terry Fox's legacy is known throughout the world with his attempt to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research, and is among the top 10 most important Canadians ever.
Additionally, today September 12th '07 is the 30th anniversary of Stephen Biko's death, a significant role model in the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa.