Tag: today in history

  • The Jazz Singer

    The Jazz Singer

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 6, 1927, the first sound movie premiered in New York City.

  • 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.

  • Sputnik 1

    Sputnik 1

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    Morgan O’Brien

    October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1.

  • 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.

  • Munich Agreement

    Munich Agreement

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 30, 1938, the Munich Agreement was signed by Germany, Italy, France, and Britain.

  • 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.

  • Battle of Stamford Bridge

    Battle of Stamford Bridge

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    Morgan O’Brien

    September 27, 1066, the Norman Conquest of England began with the Battle of Stamford Bridge.