Chicago Fire
October 8, 1871, the Great Chicago Fire broke out.
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
Searching History
Experiencing history where it happened...
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First Chartered Railroad
October 7, 1826, the first chartered railroad in the world began service.
The Jazz Singer
October 6, 1927, the first sound movie premiered in New York City.
Clinton Impeachment Hearings Recommended
October 5, 1998, the House of Representatives recommended impeachment hearings against President Bill Clinton.
Sputnik 1
October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1.
Germany Reunified
October 3, 1990, Germany was officially reunified.
Marshall Sworn In
October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court.
People’s Republic of China Established
October 1, 1949, the People's Republic of China was officially established.
Munich Agreement
September 30, 1938, the Munich Agreement was signed by Germany, Italy, France, and Britain.
Discovery Launched
September 29, 1988, the space shuttle Discovery was launched.