Category: Today In History

  • Attempted Truman Assassination

    Attempted Truman Assassination

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    Morgan O’Brien

    November 1, 1950, a group of armed men attempted to assassinate Harry S. Truman.

  • 95 Thesis Posted

    95 Thesis Posted

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 31, 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses.

  • Henry Tudor Crowned

    Henry Tudor Crowned

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 30, 1485, Henry Tudor was crowned king of England.

  • Stock Market Crashes

    Stock Market Crashes

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 29, 1929, the United States stock market crashed.

  • Statue of Liberty Dedicated

    Statue of Liberty Dedicated

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated.

  • AEthelstan Dies

    AEthelstan Dies

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 27, 939, Athelstan, the first king to rule over all of England, died.

  • St. Petersburg Soviet Workers Council Formed

    St. Petersburg Soviet Workers Council Formed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 26, 1905, the St. Petersburg Soviet Workers Council was formed.

  • Rome-Berlin Axis Established

    Rome-Berlin Axis Established

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 25, 1936, Germany and Italy established the Rome-Berlin Axis.

  • United Nations Established

    United Nations Established

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 24, 1945, the United Nations was established.

  • Hungarian Revolution Begins

    Hungarian Revolution Begins

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 23, 1956, the Hungarian Revolution began.