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On This Day (October 24, 1901): Annie Edson Taylor Survives Niagara Falls in a Barrel
On this day in 1901, Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel, defying the odds.
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Oct 24, 20244 min read
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On This Day (October 22, 1879): Thomas Edison’s First Practical Electric Lightbulb Illuminates the Future
On this day in 1879, Thomas Edison successfully tested the first practical electric lightbulb, forever changing the course of history.
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Oct 22, 20245 min read
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On This Day (October 21, 1805): The Battle of Trafalgar and the Legacy of Admiral Horatio Nelson
On this day in 1805, Admiral Horatio Nelson led the British Royal Navy to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, shaping naval history forever.
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Oct 21, 20244 min read
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On This Day (October 17, 1931): Al Capone Convicted of Tax Evasion
On this day in 1931, Al Capone was convicted of tax evasion, marking the fall of one of America’s most notorious crime bosses.
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Oct 17, 20246 min read
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On This Day (October 15, 1917): Mata Hari, the Dutch Exotic Dancer and Alleged Spy, Was Executed
Mata Hari, the Dutch dancer accused of espionage, was executed. Discover her mysterious life and lasting legacy in history.
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Oct 15, 20246 min read
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On This Day (October 14, 1912): Theodore Roosevelt Was Shot but Continued Delivering His Speech
While campaigning for the presidency as a candidate of the Progressive Party, Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest by an assassin.
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Oct 14, 20247 min read
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On This Day (October 13, 1925): The Birth of Margaret Thatcher, Britain's First Female Prime Minister
Born on October 13, 1925, Margaret Thatcher became the UK's first female Prime Minister, reshaping British politics with bold leadership.
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Oct 13, 20247 min read
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On This Day (October 12, 1492): Christopher Columbus Lands in the Americas
On October 12, 1492, Columbus landed in the New World, sparking a new era of exploration and shaping world history.
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Oct 12, 20247 min read
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