Christopher Columbus’s first expedition made landfall in the Caribbean on October 12, 1492, a moment that would forever change the course of history. After weeks of sailing westward from Spain across the Atlantic Ocean, Columbus and his crew finally reached land, a small island…
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On October 12, 1828, the suffering at Boston’s Children’s Hospital got a breath of fresh air by deploying the iron lung for the first time. In the annals of medical history, one invention stands as a testament to human ingenuity, a life-saving marvel known…
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On October 11, 1962, the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) opened, marking the first ecumenical council of the Roman Catholic Church in 92 years. This historic event was initiated by Pope John XXIII, who sought to bring the Church into greater engagement with the…
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On October 11, 1975, Americans began laughing on Saturday nights. Saturday Night Live (SNL) made its television debut on NBC. Created by Lorne Michaels, the concept of the show was to provide a platform for the best comedic talent of the time to showcase…
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On October 10, 2002, the U.S. Congress approved the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq, often referred to as the Iraq War Resolution. The move marked a major step toward war, giving President George W. Bush the power to use military action…
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On October 10, 1845, the United States Naval School opened in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen students and seven professors. The curriculum included mathematics and navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy, and French. “When the founders of the United States Naval Academy…
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On October 9, 1986, The Phantom of the Opera premiered at Her Majesty’s Theatre in London’s West End, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would see it become one of the most beloved and successful musicals in history. Composed by Andrew Lloyd…
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On October 9, 1635, the leaders of Massachusetts Bay Colony had finally had enough of one rabble-rouser, Roger Williams, and threw him out of their colony. His crime? He believed that people should have the freedom to worship however they pleased and strongly supported…
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On October 8, 1939, just weeks after the invasion of Poland, Nazi Germany officially annexed large portions of the country, marking a significant moment in the early stages of World War II. This act followed the German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939,…
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On October 8, 1956, Don Larsen made baseball history and became a legend. In game 5 of the World Series, the Yankees pitcher threw the only perfect game to ever occur in the Fall Classic, blanking the Brooklyn Dodgers. Larsen, writes the Baseball Hall of Fame,…
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