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Month: October 2016

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Theodore Roosevelt Shot, Finishes Speech

October 13, 2016

On this date in 1912, former U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt was shot before giving a campaign speech in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here are some things you may not have known about the unsuccessful assassination attempt. Roosevelt …

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Columbus Day Storm: Six Things You Didn’t Know

On this date in 1962, the western coast of the United States and Canada was hit by what is said to be the strongest storm in the region’s recorded history. Here are some things you …

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6 Things You Didn’t Know About 5-Star Generals

October 10, 2016

On this date in 1976, George Washington was posthumously promoted to the rank of General of the Armies of the United States by President Gerald Ford. Here are six things you might not known about …

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Great Chicago Fire: Five Things You Didn’t Know

October 9, 2016

On this date in 1871, the Great Chicago Fire ended after burning for two days. Here are some things you may not have known about it. • The fire started at about 9 p.m. on …

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KLM: World’s Oldest Airline

October 6, 2016

On this date in 1919, KLM, the national airline of the Netherlands was founded. It is the oldest airline operating under its original name. Here are some thing you might not know about long-lived airlines. …

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“The Jazz Singer”: Hollywood’s First Words

October 5, 2016

On this date in 1927, “The Jazz Singer,” the first feature-length film with synchronized sound debuted. Here are some things you may not have known about it. The film stars Al Jolson as Jakie Rabinowitz, …

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PBS: Five Things You Didn’t Know

On this date in 1970, The Public Broadcasting Service launched in the United States. Here are some things you may not have known about PBS. It’s not a network, per se. It’s a program distributor, …

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Mount Rushmore: History Carved in Stone

October 3, 2016

On this date in 1927, construction began on Mount Rushmore. Here are some things you may not have known about the monument. The original idea was to depict western heroes like Buffalo Bill Cody and …

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Shot Heard ‘Round the World: Giants Win the Pennant

On this date in 1951, Bobby Thomson of the New York Giants hit one of the most famous home runs in baseball history. Here are some things you may not have known about “The Shot …

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