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, 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, 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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On October 7, 1996, Rupert Murdoch changed television news forever. Fox News, the American cable news channel, began broadcastings and marked a significant development in the history of American media and politics. For the first time in history, conservatives had an alternative to the…
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On October 6, 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during one of the holiest days of the Jewish people. The Yom Kippur War marked a significant turn in the history of the Middle East and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Their goal…
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On October 5, 1962, the world’s favorite spy hit the silver screen when James Bond appeared in the film Dr. No with Sean Connery playing the suave, tuxedo-clad 007. The history of James Bond in film is a remarkable and enduring cinematic journey. Connery’s…
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On October 4, 1883, the most legendary train line in history made its first run. The name Orient Express conjures up images of luxury travel, exotic destinations, and intrigue. The idea for the Orient Express was conceived by Georges Nagelmackers, a Belgian entrepreneur who…
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On October 3, 1995, the media spectacle of the century ended with a verdict of innocence. The O.J. Simpson trial, one of the most high-profile criminal cases in American history, unfolded in the mid-1990s and captivated the nation. The trial centered around former NFL…
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On October 2, 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn in as a United States Supreme Court justice. His ascension to become the first African-American Supreme Court justice position stands as a momentous chapter in American legal and civil rights history. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, in…
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On October 1, 1971, a new kingdom joined the ranks of the world. On that day Disney opened the gates to “the most magical place on Earth”: Walt Disney World. This sprawling complex, covering over 25,000 acres, was a monumental leap forward from Disneyland…
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