Author: Morgan O’Brien

  • Italy Declares War on Germany

    Italy Declares War on Germany

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 13, 1943, Italy declared war on Germany.

  • White House Named

    White House Named

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 12, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the Executive Mansion to the White House.

  • Kathryn Sullivan in Space

    Kathryn Sullivan in Space

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 11, 1984, Kathryn Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space.

  • Agnew Resigns

    Agnew Resigns

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned from his position as Vice President.

  • Roger Williams Banished

    Roger Williams Banished

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 9, 1635, Roger Williams was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

  • Chicago Fire

    Chicago Fire

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire broke out.

  • First Chartered Railroad

    First Chartered Railroad

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 7, 1826, the first chartered railroad in the world began service.

  • The Jazz Singer

    The Jazz Singer

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 6, 1927, the first sound movie premiered in New York City.

  • Clinton Impeachment Hearings Recommended

    Clinton Impeachment Hearings Recommended

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 5, 1998, the House of Representatives recommended impeachment hearings against President Bill Clinton.

  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1.