# #OTD in 1947: Octavia E. Butler Was Born

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Podcast: [AURN News](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aurn-news-6447418)
Published: 2026-06-22T15:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

On June 22, 1947, pioneering science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born, helping reshape the genre through groundbreaking stories and unforgettable characters.

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