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Stories from history, one date at a time.
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On This Day, October 16: 1875 and More
What happened on October 16? Hoot's look at 1875 and other moments from history, plus famous birthdays.
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On This Day, October 15: 1815 and More
What happened on October 15? Hoot's look at 1815 and other moments from history, plus famous birthdays.
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October 12, 1492: Columbus Reaches the Bahamas
On this day in 1492, Columbus's fleet sighted land in the Bahamas after weeks at sea, beginning lasting contact between Europe and the Americas.
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October 12, 1928: The Iron Lung Helps a Patient Breathe
On this day in 1928, a young polio patient at Boston Children's Hospital was treated with the Drinker respirator, known as the iron lung.
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October 12, 1810: A Royal Wedding Sparks Oktoberfest
A royal wedding in Munich on this day in 1810 led to a public celebration that grew into the world-famous Oktoberfest.
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October 12, 1935: Opera Star Luciano Pavarotti Is Born
Luciano Pavarotti, the Italian tenor who brought opera to millions, was born on this day in 1935 in Modena, Italy.
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October 12, 1964: Voskhod 1 Carries Three Into Orbit
Voskhod 1 launched on this day in 1964 and became the first spaceflight to carry more than one person, with a crew of three.
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October 12, 1901: The White House Gets Its Official Name
In 1901, President Theodore Roosevelt had the name White House put into official use for the famous home in Washington, D.C.