Burgoyne Surrenders
October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.
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Marie Antoinette Executed
October 16, 1793, Marie Antoinette was executed.
I Love Lucy Aired
October 15, 1951, I Love Lucy aired for the first time on CBS.
Winnie the Pooh Published
October 14, 1926, Winnie the Pooh was published.
Italy Declares War on Germany
October 13, 1943, Italy declared war on Germany.
White House Named
October 12, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the Executive Mansion to the White House.
Kathryn Sullivan in Space
October 11, 1984, Kathryn Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space.
Agnew Resigns
October 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned from his position as Vice President.
Roger Williams Banished
October 9, 1635, Roger Williams was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Chicago Fire
October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire broke out.