Category: American History

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Marshall Sworn In

    Marshall Sworn In

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court.

  • Discovery Launched

    Discovery Launched

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 29, 1988, the space shuttle Discovery was launched.

  • White Sox Players Indicted

    White Sox Players Indicted

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 28, 1920, eight players from the Chicago White Sox baseball team were indicted.

  • First Televised Presidential Debate

    First Televised Presidential Debate

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 26, 1960, the first-ever televised presidential debate took place between Kennedy and Nixon.

  • British Occupy Philadelphia

    British Occupy Philadelphia

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 25, 1777, Philadelphia was occupied by British troops during the American Revolution.