Tag: government

  • Capone Convicted

    Capone Convicted

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 18, 1931, Al Capone was convicted in a federal court.

  • Burgoyne Surrenders

    Burgoyne Surrenders

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 17, 1777, General John Burgoyne surrendered after the Second Battle of Saratoga.

  • Marie Antoinette Executed

    Marie Antoinette Executed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 16, 1793, Marie Antoinette was executed.

  • Italy Declares War on Germany

    Italy Declares War on Germany

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 13, 1943, Italy declared war on Germany.

  • White House Named

    White House Named

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 12, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the Executive Mansion to the White House.

  • Agnew Resigns

    Agnew Resigns

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 10, 1973, Spiro Agnew resigned from his position as Vice President.

  • 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.

  • Germany Reunified

    Germany Reunified

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 3, 1990, Germany was officially reunified.

  • 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.

  • People’s Republic of China Established

    People’s Republic of China Established

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 1, 1949, the People’s Republic of China was officially established.