Tag: today in history

  • Marie Antoinette Executed

    Marie Antoinette Executed

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 16, 1793, Marie Antoinette was executed.

  • I Love Lucy Aired

    I Love Lucy Aired

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 15, 1951, I Love Lucy aired for the first time on CBS.

  • Winnie the Pooh Published

    Winnie the Pooh Published

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 14, 1926, Winnie the Pooh was published.

  • 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.

  • Kathryn Sullivan in Space

    Kathryn Sullivan in Space

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 11, 1984, Kathryn Sullivan became the first woman to walk in space.

  • 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.