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This Day in History for November 3 — ‘Thriller’ Released, and More
This Day in History for November 3 — ‘Thriller’ Released, and More
This Day in History for November 3 — ‘Thriller’ Released, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1981: In Geneva, representatives from the United States and the Soviet Union begin to negotiate intermediate-range nuclear weapons reductions in Europe (more info) 1982: Michael Jackson's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time, is released (more info)
This Day in History for October 28 — Dedication of Statue of Liberty, and More
This Day in History for October 28 — Dedication of Statue of Liberty, and More
This Day in History for October 28 — Dedication of Statue of Liberty, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1886: In New York Harbor, President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty (more info) 1919: The US Congress passes the Volstead Act over President Woodrow Wilson's veto, paving the way for Prohibition to begin the following January (more info)
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
This Day in History for October 26 — Erie Canal Opens, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1825: The Erie Canal opens, connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean via the Hudson River (more info) 1881: Wyatt Earp, his two brothers, and Doc Holliday are involved in the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Arizona (more info)
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
This Day in History for October 23 — First Meeting of United Nations General Assembly, and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 42 B.C.: Marcus Junius Brutus, a leading conspirator in the assassination of Julius Caesar, commits suicide after his defeat at the second battle of Philippi (more info) 1850: The first National Women's Rights Convention begins in Worcester, Massachusetts (more info)
This Day in History for October 19 — ‘Black Monday’ Stock Market Crash and More
This Day in History for October 19 — ‘Black Monday’ Stock Market Crash and More
This Day in History for October 19 — ‘Black Monday’ Stock Market Crash and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1781: British General Cornwallis surrenders to General George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, bringing an end to the last major battle of the American Revolution (more info) 1789: Chief Justice John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court (more info)
This Day in History for October 17 — Einstein Comes to U.S., and More
This Day in History for October 17 — Einstein Comes to U.S., and More
This Day in History for October 17 — Einstein Comes to U.S., and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1931: Gangster Al Capone is sentenced to 11 years in prison for tax evasion (more info) 1933: Albert Einstein flees Nazi Germany and moves to the United States (more info) 1968: Olympic medalists Tommie Smith and John Carlos are forced to return their awards because they raised their fists in a black-power salute duri
This Day in History for October 13 — White Cornerstone Laid and More
This Day in History for October 13 — White Cornerstone Laid and More
This Day in History for October 13 — White Cornerstone Laid and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1775 – The Continental Congress orders the establishment of the Continental Navy, later renamed the United States Navy (More info) 1792 – The cornerstone of the White House is laid (More info) 1843 – In New York City, Henry Jones and 11 others found B'nai B'rith, the oldest Jewish service organization in the world (Mo
This Day in History for October 12 — First Oktoberfest and More
This Day in History for October 12 — First Oktoberfest and More
This Day in History for October 12 — First Oktoberfest and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1492 – Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Caribbean (More info) 1810 – The first Oktoberfest occurs when Bavarian royalty invites the citizens of Munich to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen (More info)

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