Agnew Resigns
October 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned from his position as Vice President.
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Category American History
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.
First Chartered Railroad
October 7, 1826, the first chartered railroad in the world began service.
Clinton Impeachment Hearings Recommended
October 5, 1998, the House of Representatives recommended impeachment hearings against President Bill Clinton.
Marshall Sworn In
October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as associate justice of the Supreme Court.
Discovery Launched
September 29, 1988, the space shuttle Discovery was launched.
White Sox Players Indicted
September 28, 1920, eight players from the Chicago White Sox baseball team were indicted.
First Televised Presidential Debate
September 26, 1960, the first-ever televised presidential debate took place between Kennedy and Nixon.
British Occupy Philadelphia
September 25, 1777, Philadelphia was occupied by British troops during the American Revolution.