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22 October 2008
India's first lunar space probe - Chandrayaan 1 - was launched.
India's first lunar space probe - Chandrayaan 1 - was launched.
Today in History
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22 October 1964
French Philosopher and writer - Jean-Paul Sartre was announced the winner on the Nobel Prize for Literature.
He became the first person to decline the award.
French Philosopher and writer - Jean-Paul Sartre was announced the winner on the Nobel Prize for Literature.
He became the first person to decline the award.
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22 October 1963
225,000 public school students boycott for 1 day in Chicago protesting de-facto school segregation.
225,000 public school students boycott for 1 day in Chicago protesting de-facto school segregation.
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22 October 1966
The Supremes became the first female group to have a number one album on the US chart when the LP "Supremes A-Go-Go" reached the top.
It knocked The Beatles' "Revolver" from the head of the list.
The Supremes became the first female group to have a number one album on the US chart when the LP "Supremes A-Go-Go" reached the top.
It knocked The Beatles' "Revolver" from the head of the list.
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22nd October
1707 Four British Royal Navy ships ran aground near the Isles of Scilly. Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell and more than 1,400 sailors drowned in one of the worst maritime disasters in the history of Britain. It was later determined that the main cause of the disaster was the navigators' inability to accurately calculate their positions.
1877 An explosion at the Blantyre mine in Scotland killed 207 miners the youngest aged 11. It remains Scotland’s worst mining accident.
1963 A BAC One-Eleven prototype airliner flown by test pilot Mike Lithgow, crashed during stall testing with the loss of all on board. Lithgow became the holder of the World Absolute Air Speed Record in 1953 flying a Supermarine Swift.
1966 A Russian KGB master spy, George Blake, escaped from Wormwood Scrubs in London where he was serving a 40 year sentence for spying against the British Government. One of Britain's most notorious double-agents, George Blake, escaped from prison in London after a daring break-out believed to have been masterminded by the Soviet Union. Wardens at Wormwood Scrubs prison last saw him at the evening roll call, at 1730 GMT.An hour-and-a-half later, his cell was discovered to be empty.After a short search, the escape route was found. Bars in a window at the end of a landing had been sawn away and a rope ladder hung down inside the prison wall.
1707 Four British Royal Navy ships ran aground near the Isles of Scilly. Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell and more than 1,400 sailors drowned in one of the worst maritime disasters in the history of Britain. It was later determined that the main cause of the disaster was the navigators' inability to accurately calculate their positions.
1877 An explosion at the Blantyre mine in Scotland killed 207 miners the youngest aged 11. It remains Scotland’s worst mining accident.
1963 A BAC One-Eleven prototype airliner flown by test pilot Mike Lithgow, crashed during stall testing with the loss of all on board. Lithgow became the holder of the World Absolute Air Speed Record in 1953 flying a Supermarine Swift.
1966 A Russian KGB master spy, George Blake, escaped from Wormwood Scrubs in London where he was serving a 40 year sentence for spying against the British Government. One of Britain's most notorious double-agents, George Blake, escaped from prison in London after a daring break-out believed to have been masterminded by the Soviet Union. Wardens at Wormwood Scrubs prison last saw him at the evening roll call, at 1730 GMT.An hour-and-a-half later, his cell was discovered to be empty.After a short search, the escape route was found. Bars in a window at the end of a landing had been sawn away and a rope ladder hung down inside the prison wall.
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1879
Thomas Edison perfects carbonized cotton filament light bulb
1939
NBC becomes 1st network to broadcast a pro football game,Brooklyn Dodgers defeated Philadelphia Eagles,23-14 at Ebbets Field
1976
U.S. Food&Drug Adminstration ban Red Dye#4 because it caused tumors in bladders of dogs
2008
Google Play is launched, offical app store for Android operating system
Thomas Edison perfects carbonized cotton filament light bulb
1939
NBC becomes 1st network to broadcast a pro football game,Brooklyn Dodgers defeated Philadelphia Eagles,23-14 at Ebbets Field
1976
U.S. Food&Drug Adminstration ban Red Dye#4 because it caused tumors in bladders of dogs
2008
Google Play is launched, offical app store for Android operating system
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Oct 22nd Birthdays:
1917
Joan Fontaine- actress, 'Gung Din,Suspicion,Ivanhoe,Rebecca, won Best Actress Oscar for' Suspicion'. younger sister of actress, Olivia deHavilland
1938
Christopher LLoyd- actor TV /movies best known TV role'Rev Jim' in ABC sitcom'Taxi' His best known film role' Dr Emmett Brown' in 'Back to the Future' franchise other movies, 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,The Addams Family
1962
Brian Boitano- retired U.S. men's figure skater, won Gold medal at '88 Winter Olympics
Deaths:
1906
Paul Cezanne- French Post-Impressionist painter 67
1992
Red Barber- U.S. baseball broadcaster with Cincinatti Red, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees 84
1995
Mary Wickes- character actress 'Music Man, Sister Act,Little Women 79
2009
Soupy Sales- comedian 83
1917
Joan Fontaine- actress, 'Gung Din,Suspicion,Ivanhoe,Rebecca, won Best Actress Oscar for' Suspicion'. younger sister of actress, Olivia deHavilland
1938
Christopher LLoyd- actor TV /movies best known TV role'Rev Jim' in ABC sitcom'Taxi' His best known film role' Dr Emmett Brown' in 'Back to the Future' franchise other movies, 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest,The Addams Family
1962
Brian Boitano- retired U.S. men's figure skater, won Gold medal at '88 Winter Olympics
Deaths:
1906
Paul Cezanne- French Post-Impressionist painter 67
1992
Red Barber- U.S. baseball broadcaster with Cincinatti Red, Brooklyn Dodgers, New York Yankees 84
1995
Mary Wickes- character actress 'Music Man, Sister Act,Little Women 79
2009
Soupy Sales- comedian 83
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On This Day In History, October 23rd
2002 Dubrovka Theater Hostage Crisis
About 50 Chechen rebels led by Movsar Barayev took over the Dubrovka Theater in Moscow during the performance of Nord-Ost, a musical. The rebels took about 850 hostages and demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops from Chechnya. The siege lasted for about 3 days and ended after Russian security forces released a chemical gas in the theater. All of the rebels and about 170 hostages died during the siege.
2001 Apple announces the first iPod Player
The iPod is the world's best-selling portable media player. Already 6 years after its initial launch, Apple announced that 100 million devices had been sold. The company has been criticized for its aggressive policies forcing users to use only original batteries and preventing them from freely sharing content with others.
1998 Swatch Announces Internet Time
The Swiss watch company invented a new unit of time called the .beat, which corresponds to 1 minute and 26.4 seconds. Under the Internet Time system, a day is divided into 1000 .beats.
1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing
Two bombs exploded in front of American and French barracks during the Lebanese Civil War, killing about 300 French and American military personnel. Islamic Jihad took responsibility for the bombings.
1964 Jean-Paul Sartre Turns Down Nobel Prize
The French existentialist philosopher and writer published a letter in the newspaper Le Figaro to explain why he did not want to accept the Nobel Prize for Literature he had been awarded the day before on October 22. In his letter, he said he did not want to take sides in the East and West struggle of the Cold War, by accepting an award that was given out by Western institutions.
2002 Dubrovka Theater Hostage Crisis
About 50 Chechen rebels led by Movsar Barayev took over the Dubrovka Theater in Moscow during the performance of Nord-Ost, a musical. The rebels took about 850 hostages and demanded the withdrawal of Russian troops from Chechnya. The siege lasted for about 3 days and ended after Russian security forces released a chemical gas in the theater. All of the rebels and about 170 hostages died during the siege.
2001 Apple announces the first iPod Player
The iPod is the world's best-selling portable media player. Already 6 years after its initial launch, Apple announced that 100 million devices had been sold. The company has been criticized for its aggressive policies forcing users to use only original batteries and preventing them from freely sharing content with others.
1998 Swatch Announces Internet Time
The Swiss watch company invented a new unit of time called the .beat, which corresponds to 1 minute and 26.4 seconds. Under the Internet Time system, a day is divided into 1000 .beats.
1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing
Two bombs exploded in front of American and French barracks during the Lebanese Civil War, killing about 300 French and American military personnel. Islamic Jihad took responsibility for the bombings.
1964 Jean-Paul Sartre Turns Down Nobel Prize
The French existentialist philosopher and writer published a letter in the newspaper Le Figaro to explain why he did not want to accept the Nobel Prize for Literature he had been awarded the day before on October 22. In his letter, he said he did not want to take sides in the East and West struggle of the Cold War, by accepting an award that was given out by Western institutions.
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Births On This Day, October 23rd 
1959 "Weird Al" Yankovic
American singer-songwriter, comedian, actor
1957 Paul Kagame
Rwandan politician, 6th President of Rwanda
1942 Michael Crichton
American author, screenwriter, director, producer
1940 Pelé
Brazilian footballer
1925 Johnny Carson
American television host
Deaths On This Day, October 23rd
2000 Yokozuna
American wrestler
1957 Christian Dior
French fashion designer founded S.A.
1950 Al Jolson
Lithuanian/American singer, actor
1921 John Boyd Dunlop
Scottish businessman, co-founded Dunlop Rubber
1915 W. G. Grace
English cricketer
1959 "Weird Al" Yankovic
American singer-songwriter, comedian, actor
1957 Paul Kagame
Rwandan politician, 6th President of Rwanda
1942 Michael Crichton
American author, screenwriter, director, producer
1940 Pelé
Brazilian footballer
1925 Johnny Carson
American television host
Deaths On This Day, October 23rd
2000 Yokozuna
American wrestler
1957 Christian Dior
French fashion designer founded S.A.
1950 Al Jolson
Lithuanian/American singer, actor
1921 John Boyd Dunlop
Scottish businessman, co-founded Dunlop Rubber
1915 W. G. Grace
English cricketer
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Holidays on This Day, October 23rd 
1956 Revolution Memorial Day- Hungary
Chulalongkorn Day- Thailand
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle- North Macedonia
Liberation Day- Libya
1956 Revolution Memorial Day- Hungary
Chulalongkorn Day- Thailand
Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle- North Macedonia
Liberation Day- Libya
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23rd Octobe
1641 The outbreak of the Irish Rebellion began as an attempted coup d'état by Irish Catholic gentry, who tried to seize control of the English administration in Ireland to force concessions for the Catholics living under English rule. However, the coup failed and the rebellion developed into an ethnic conflict between the native Irish Catholics and the English and Scottish Protestant settlers.
1642 The first major battle of the English Civil War took place at Edgehill in South Warwickshire. Charles I and Prince Rupert led the Royalists and the Earl of Essex led the Parliamentarians. It was an inconclusive result that prevented either faction gaining a quick victory in the war, which eventually lasted four years.
1843 Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square was finally completed. It commemorates Admiral Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
2013 Prince George, future king and future head of the Church of England was baptised at the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace.
1641 The outbreak of the Irish Rebellion began as an attempted coup d'état by Irish Catholic gentry, who tried to seize control of the English administration in Ireland to force concessions for the Catholics living under English rule. However, the coup failed and the rebellion developed into an ethnic conflict between the native Irish Catholics and the English and Scottish Protestant settlers.
1642 The first major battle of the English Civil War took place at Edgehill in South Warwickshire. Charles I and Prince Rupert led the Royalists and the Earl of Essex led the Parliamentarians. It was an inconclusive result that prevented either faction gaining a quick victory in the war, which eventually lasted four years.
1843 Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square was finally completed. It commemorates Admiral Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
2013 Prince George, future king and future head of the Church of England was baptised at the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace.
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1915
25,000 women march on 5th Ave in NYC demanding the right to vote
1972
musical,'Pippin' directed by Bob Fosse debuts on Broadway.The story of a young prince'Pippin{John Rubenstein} who searches for his meaning in life.Other cast members, Ben Vereen, Irene Ryan,Jill Clayburgh.The show won 4 Tony awards,music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz The show ran for 1,944 performances
1973
Pres Nixon agrees to turn over 'Watergate' tapes to U.S. federal judge, John Siricia
2001
Apple releases I Pod
2015
singer, Adele releases her single'Hello' became the 1st song with more than 1 million downloads in 1st wk The song would win 3 Grammys: record/ song of the yr, best pop performance
2019
archeaologists discover the world's oldest intact shipwreck of ancient Greek vessel 2,400yrs old in the bottom of the Black Sea
25,000 women march on 5th Ave in NYC demanding the right to vote
1972
musical,'Pippin' directed by Bob Fosse debuts on Broadway.The story of a young prince'Pippin{John Rubenstein} who searches for his meaning in life.Other cast members, Ben Vereen, Irene Ryan,Jill Clayburgh.The show won 4 Tony awards,music/lyrics by Stephen Schwartz The show ran for 1,944 performances
1973
Pres Nixon agrees to turn over 'Watergate' tapes to U.S. federal judge, John Siricia
2001
Apple releases I Pod
2015
singer, Adele releases her single'Hello' became the 1st song with more than 1 million downloads in 1st wk The song would win 3 Grammys: record/ song of the yr, best pop performance
2019
archeaologists discover the world's oldest intact shipwreck of ancient Greek vessel 2,400yrs old in the bottom of the Black Sea
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Oct 23rd Birthdays:
1910
Hayden Roarke- actor, best known TV role' Dr Alfred Bellows' on NBC sitcom'I Dream of Jeannie'
1925
Johnny Carson- comedian,host of NBC"s 'The Tonight Show '62-'92
1942
Michael Crichton- novelist' Andromenia Strain,Congo, Jurassic Park,creator of NBC medical drama'ER"
1953
Ang Lee- film director' Life of Pi,Brokeback Mountain'
Deaths:
1950
Al Jolson- singer, silent film actor 'The Jazz Singer' 64
1957
Christain Dior- fashion designer 52{heart attack}
2004
Robert Merill operatic baritone with NYC Metropoltian Opera Company '45-'76 87
1910
Hayden Roarke- actor, best known TV role' Dr Alfred Bellows' on NBC sitcom'I Dream of Jeannie'
1925
Johnny Carson- comedian,host of NBC"s 'The Tonight Show '62-'92
1942
Michael Crichton- novelist' Andromenia Strain,Congo, Jurassic Park,creator of NBC medical drama'ER"
1953
Ang Lee- film director' Life of Pi,Brokeback Mountain'
Deaths:
1950
Al Jolson- singer, silent film actor 'The Jazz Singer' 64
1957
Christain Dior- fashion designer 52{heart attack}
2004
Robert Merill operatic baritone with NYC Metropoltian Opera Company '45-'76 87
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On This Day In History, October 24th
2007 China Launches Chang'e 1
It was the first spacecraft of China’s Lunar Exploration Program, which is responsible for sending unmanned robotic space probes to the Moon and the lunar orbit in order to better understand Earth’s largest natural satellite. The space probe crashed into the lunar surface on March 2, 2009, after orbiting the Moon for over a year.
1964 Zambian independence
The African country gained independence from British rule with the passage of the Zambia Independence Act of 1964 by the UK Parliament.
1945 United Nations founded
The U.N. charter was ratified by the then 5 permanent members and 46 member states.
1930 Coup in Brazil
President Washington Luís was deposed by the heads of the armed forces just 4 years after he came to office. The coup prevented President-elect Júlio Prestes from coming to power and the military junta instead installed Getúlio Vargas as the de facto President of the country. The coup was in part a response to the government’s “coffee with milk policy”, which allowed governance power to be alternated between the coffee-producing state of São Paulo and the milk-producing state of Minas Gerais. This policy led to a rebellion in some parts of the country, which in turn prompted the army to take action against the government.
1926 Last performance of Houdini
The world-famous escape artist performed for the last time at the Garrick Theater in Detroit, Michigan.
2007 China Launches Chang'e 1
It was the first spacecraft of China’s Lunar Exploration Program, which is responsible for sending unmanned robotic space probes to the Moon and the lunar orbit in order to better understand Earth’s largest natural satellite. The space probe crashed into the lunar surface on March 2, 2009, after orbiting the Moon for over a year.
1964 Zambian independence
The African country gained independence from British rule with the passage of the Zambia Independence Act of 1964 by the UK Parliament.
1945 United Nations founded
The U.N. charter was ratified by the then 5 permanent members and 46 member states.
1930 Coup in Brazil
President Washington Luís was deposed by the heads of the armed forces just 4 years after he came to office. The coup prevented President-elect Júlio Prestes from coming to power and the military junta instead installed Getúlio Vargas as the de facto President of the country. The coup was in part a response to the government’s “coffee with milk policy”, which allowed governance power to be alternated between the coffee-producing state of São Paulo and the milk-producing state of Minas Gerais. This policy led to a rebellion in some parts of the country, which in turn prompted the army to take action against the government.
1926 Last performance of Houdini
The world-famous escape artist performed for the last time at the Garrick Theater in Detroit, Michigan.
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Births On This Day, October 24th
1985 Wayne Rooney
English footballer
1981 Tila Tequila
American model, actress, singer
1966 Roman Abramovich
Russian businessman, politician
1962 Dave Blaney
American race car driver
51 Domitian
Roman Emperor
Deaths On This Day, October 24th
2005 Rosa Parks
American activist
1972 Jackie Robinson
American baseball player
1945 Vidkun Quisling
Norwegian soldier, politician, traitor
1944 Louis Renault
French businessman co-founded Renault
1601 Tycho Brahe
Danish astronomer, chemist
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Holidays on This Day, October 24th
Day off for Chulalongkorn Day- Thailand
Day off for Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle- North Macedonia
Deepavali- Guyana, Sri Lanka
Divali- Mauritius
Diwali- Kenya, Suriname
Day off for Chulalongkorn Day- Thailand
Day off for Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle- North Macedonia
Deepavali- Guyana, Sri Lanka
Divali- Mauritius
Diwali- Kenya, Suriname
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1857
Sheffield FC is founded in Yorkshire, England Its recognized by FIFA as the oldest football{soccer} club in the world
1901
Annie Edson Tyler becomes the 1st person/woman to go over the Horseshoe Falls {Canadian side} in a barrel which had straps&cushions She thought this would bring her fame/fortune,it didn't.She sold mementos of her stunt on the streets of Niagara Falls afterwards
1931
gangster, Al Capone is sentenced to 11 yrs in prison for tax evasion.He served 7yrs paid his fines&back taxes
1976
1st Toronto Film Festival was held at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto. It showed 127 films from 30 different countries. The opening film was 'Cousin,Cousine, closing film was "Queen of Gypsies"
1992
Toronto Blue Jays become the 1st non-American based baseball team to win World Series. They defeated Atlanta Braves in 6 games They repeated the following yr defeating Philadelphia Phillies in 6 games
Sheffield FC is founded in Yorkshire, England Its recognized by FIFA as the oldest football{soccer} club in the world
1901
Annie Edson Tyler becomes the 1st person/woman to go over the Horseshoe Falls {Canadian side} in a barrel which had straps&cushions She thought this would bring her fame/fortune,it didn't.She sold mementos of her stunt on the streets of Niagara Falls afterwards
1931
gangster, Al Capone is sentenced to 11 yrs in prison for tax evasion.He served 7yrs paid his fines&back taxes
1976
1st Toronto Film Festival was held at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto. It showed 127 films from 30 different countries. The opening film was 'Cousin,Cousine, closing film was "Queen of Gypsies"
1992
Toronto Blue Jays become the 1st non-American based baseball team to win World Series. They defeated Atlanta Braves in 6 games They repeated the following yr defeating Philadelphia Phillies in 6 games
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Oct 24th Birthdays:
1915
Bob Kane- U.S. comic artist, co creator of 'Batman'
1934
Tony Walton- British award winning set&costume designer for'Pippin,Mary Poppins, All That Jazz' He was Julie Andrews 1st husband
1947
Kevin Kline- actor' Sophie's Choice, The Big Chill, Dave,A Fish Called Wanda,In &Out
1985
Drake- Canadian actor/rapper
Deaths:
1922
George Cadbury- British chocolate manufacturer{Cadbury} 83
1972
Jackie Robinson -Baseball Hall of Fame 2nd baseman,1st African American player with Brooklyn Dodgers 53{heart attack}
1991
Gene Roddenbery- creator of TV show' Star Trek' 70
2005
Rosa Parks- civil rights activist,famously refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger 92
2017
Fats Domino- rhythm&blues piano player/singer' Blueberry Hill,Walkin to New Orleans 89
1915
Bob Kane- U.S. comic artist, co creator of 'Batman'
1934
Tony Walton- British award winning set&costume designer for'Pippin,Mary Poppins, All That Jazz' He was Julie Andrews 1st husband
1947
Kevin Kline- actor' Sophie's Choice, The Big Chill, Dave,A Fish Called Wanda,In &Out
1985
Drake- Canadian actor/rapper
Deaths:
1922
George Cadbury- British chocolate manufacturer{Cadbury} 83
1972
Jackie Robinson -Baseball Hall of Fame 2nd baseman,1st African American player with Brooklyn Dodgers 53{heart attack}
1991
Gene Roddenbery- creator of TV show' Star Trek' 70
2005
Rosa Parks- civil rights activist,famously refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger 92
2017
Fats Domino- rhythm&blues piano player/singer' Blueberry Hill,Walkin to New Orleans 89
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On This Day In History, October 25th
1983 Invasion of Grenada
A U.S.-led invasion called Operation Urgent Fury was triggered by a coup that ended with the murder of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. The invasion ended with a U.S. victory.
1962 Uganda joins the UN
Uganda became a member state of the United Nations.
1940 First African-American made general in US military
Benjamin Oliver Davis became the first African-American general in the United States Army.
1854 Battle of Balaclava
An alliance of Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire fought the Battle of Balaclava against the Russian Empire during the Crimean War.
1760 George III starts his reign
George III started his reign as the King of Great Britain and Ireland.
1983 Invasion of Grenada
A U.S.-led invasion called Operation Urgent Fury was triggered by a coup that ended with the murder of Prime Minister Maurice Bishop. The invasion ended with a U.S. victory.
1962 Uganda joins the UN
Uganda became a member state of the United Nations.
1940 First African-American made general in US military
Benjamin Oliver Davis became the first African-American general in the United States Army.
1854 Battle of Balaclava
An alliance of Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire fought the Battle of Balaclava against the Russian Empire during the Crimean War.
1760 George III starts his reign
George III started his reign as the King of Great Britain and Ireland.
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Births On This Day, October 25th
1984 Katy Perry
American singer-songwriter, actress
1979 Rosa Mendes
Canadian wrestler
1970 Peter Aerts
Dutch kickboxer
1940 Bob Knight
American basketball player, coach
1881 Pablo Picasso
Spanish painter, sculptor
Deaths On This Day, October 25th
1992 Roger Miller
American singer-songwriter, actor
1955 Sadako Sasaki
Japanese victims of the Atomic bombings of Hiroshima, Nagasaki
1806 Henry Knox
American general
1400 Geoffrey Chaucer
English poet
1154 Stephen, King of England
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Holidays on This Day, October 25th
Diwali- Fiji
Diwali/Deepavali- Australia
Gai Tihar- Nepal
Govardhan Puja- India
Hurricane Thanksgiving- US Virgin Islands
Diwali- Fiji
Diwali/Deepavali- Australia
Gai Tihar- Nepal
Govardhan Puja- India
Hurricane Thanksgiving- US Virgin Islands
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25 October 1955
The first domestic microwave oven, a large, 220V wall unit priced at $1295 went on sale.
The first domestic microwave oven, a large, 220V wall unit priced at $1295 went on sale.
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1829
Eastern State Pententary in Philadelphia opens became the world's 1st solitary confinement prison intended to rehabilitate. It closed in 1971,now a museum
1964
Rolling Stones make their debut on 'Ed Sullivan Show. They performed their hit single'Time On My Side'
1975
singer/songwriter,Paul Simon's 4th solo album'Still Crazy After All These Yrs' is released by Columbia records. It features hit singles,'50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, My Little Town,title track
1995
British pop/rock singer, Cliff Richard becomes the 1st rock star to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
2016
Paul Beatty becomes the 1st American to win Booker Prize for his novel'The Sellout" It takes place in Los Angeles explores the state of racial relations in the U.S.
Eastern State Pententary in Philadelphia opens became the world's 1st solitary confinement prison intended to rehabilitate. It closed in 1971,now a museum
1964
Rolling Stones make their debut on 'Ed Sullivan Show. They performed their hit single'Time On My Side'
1975
singer/songwriter,Paul Simon's 4th solo album'Still Crazy After All These Yrs' is released by Columbia records. It features hit singles,'50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, My Little Town,title track
1995
British pop/rock singer, Cliff Richard becomes the 1st rock star to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
2016
Paul Beatty becomes the 1st American to win Booker Prize for his novel'The Sellout" It takes place in Los Angeles explores the state of racial relations in the U.S.
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Oct 25th Birthdays:
1838
Georges Bizet- French composer'Carmen'
1928
Marion Ross- actress, best known TV role'Mrs C{Cunningham} on ABC sitcom 'Happy Days'
1941
Anne Tyler- novelist' Accidential Tourist"{made into movie} Breathing Lessons, Clock Dance,A Spool of Thread'
1954
Mike Eurizone- retired college hockey player, captain of the'Miracle On Ice' hockey team who upset the heavily favored Russians at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. The team won the Gold Medal
1970
Ed Robertson- Canadian guitarist/singer/ songwriter with band' Bare Naked Ladies' 'If I Had a Million Dollars'
1984
Katy Perry- pop singer' Firework, I Kissed a Girl, Teenage Dream'
Deaths:
1400
Geoffrey Chaucer- English poet/author' Canterbury Tales' 56
1992
Roger Miller- singer/ songwriter 'King of the Road,Dang Me' 56
2002
Richard Harris- Irish actor/ singer 'A Man called Horse, Unforgiven, originated role of Albus Dumbeldore in 1st two Harry Potter movies,had hit single written by Jimmy Webb'MacArthur Park' 72
1838
Georges Bizet- French composer'Carmen'
1928
Marion Ross- actress, best known TV role'Mrs C{Cunningham} on ABC sitcom 'Happy Days'
1941
Anne Tyler- novelist' Accidential Tourist"{made into movie} Breathing Lessons, Clock Dance,A Spool of Thread'
1954
Mike Eurizone- retired college hockey player, captain of the'Miracle On Ice' hockey team who upset the heavily favored Russians at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, NY. The team won the Gold Medal
1970
Ed Robertson- Canadian guitarist/singer/ songwriter with band' Bare Naked Ladies' 'If I Had a Million Dollars'
1984
Katy Perry- pop singer' Firework, I Kissed a Girl, Teenage Dream'
Deaths:
1400
Geoffrey Chaucer- English poet/author' Canterbury Tales' 56
1992
Roger Miller- singer/ songwriter 'King of the Road,Dang Me' 56
2002
Richard Harris- Irish actor/ singer 'A Man called Horse, Unforgiven, originated role of Albus Dumbeldore in 1st two Harry Potter movies,had hit single written by Jimmy Webb'MacArthur Park' 72
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On This Day In History, October 26th
2001 Patriot Act Comes into Effect in the US
Signed into law by President George W. Bush as a result of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the act is formally known as Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. The act gave security agencies more power to deal with terrorists and terrorist activities and made it easier for them to monitor and investigate people suspected of aiding and abetting acts of terrorism. It has been criticized for its detrimental effect on civil liberties.
1984 First Infant to Receive an Organ From Another Species
Born on October 14, 1984, with a rare congenital heart defect, Baby Fae received a heart from a baboon. The surgery was performed by Dr. Leonard L. Bailey at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. While the operation was successful, Baby Fae’s body rejected the heart, and she died a few weeks later.
1947 The Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir Joins India
Hari Singh, the last ruler of the princely state, signed the Instrument of Accession to join the Dominion of India, in return for protection from the Indian military.
1863 The Football Association is Formed
The world’s oldest governing football body was created at the Freemasons' Tavern in London. The foundation was instrumental in creating and formalizing the rules of the game. Before this, every area and organization playing football (soccer) made its own rules.
1825 Erie Canal opens for ships
Construction of the 363-mile-long canal began in 1817. The canal which connects Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York, to the Hudson River in Albany, New York, was used to ship goods in a time when it was cheaper and more effective to transport them through the waterways. Since the 1990s, the canal had been primarily used for recreational purposes.
2001 Patriot Act Comes into Effect in the US
Signed into law by President George W. Bush as a result of the September 11, 2001, attacks, the act is formally known as Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001. The act gave security agencies more power to deal with terrorists and terrorist activities and made it easier for them to monitor and investigate people suspected of aiding and abetting acts of terrorism. It has been criticized for its detrimental effect on civil liberties.
1984 First Infant to Receive an Organ From Another Species
Born on October 14, 1984, with a rare congenital heart defect, Baby Fae received a heart from a baboon. The surgery was performed by Dr. Leonard L. Bailey at Loma Linda University Medical Center in California. While the operation was successful, Baby Fae’s body rejected the heart, and she died a few weeks later.
1947 The Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir Joins India
Hari Singh, the last ruler of the princely state, signed the Instrument of Accession to join the Dominion of India, in return for protection from the Indian military.
1863 The Football Association is Formed
The world’s oldest governing football body was created at the Freemasons' Tavern in London. The foundation was instrumental in creating and formalizing the rules of the game. Before this, every area and organization playing football (soccer) made its own rules.
1825 Erie Canal opens for ships
Construction of the 363-mile-long canal began in 1817. The canal which connects Lake Erie in Buffalo, New York, to the Hudson River in Albany, New York, was used to ship goods in a time when it was cheaper and more effective to transport them through the waterways. Since the 1990s, the canal had been primarily used for recreational purposes.