Stock Market Crashes
October 29, 1929, the United States stock market crashed.
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Statue of Liberty Dedicated
October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.
Public Informed of Cuban Missile Crisis
October 22, 1962, JFK told the American public about the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Kennedy Marries Onassis
October 20, 1968, Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis.
Cornwallis Surrenders
October 19, 1781, Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown.
Capone Convicted
October 18, 1931, Al Capone was convicted in a federal court.
Burgoyne Surrenders
October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.
I Love Lucy Aired
October 15, 1951, I Love Lucy aired for the first time on CBS.
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.