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Historical Events Happened In October - 15

Friday, 24 May 2013

1953 On this day in history the first televised weather report airs.

1953 John Patrick's "Teahouse of the Red Moon," premieres in NYC on this day in history.

1954 Hurricane Hazel strikes US & Canada, 348 die on this day in history.

1955 Fumio Hayasaka, composer, dies at 41 on this day in history.

1956 On this day in history william J Brennan Jr appointed to the Supreme Court

1956 On this day in history pyotr Bolotnikov runs world record 10k (28:42.8)

1957 USS Lake Champlain reaches Valencia, Spain to assist in flood rescue work on this day in history.

1957 On this day in history giants trade Minneapolis franchise to Red Sox for SF Seals-franchises only, not the players

1958 On this day in history tunisia drops diplomatic relations with Egypt

1958 Jack Mason, cricketer (England all-rounder v Australia 1897-98), dies on this day in history.

1959 "Untouchables" premieres on this day in history.

1959 The birth of The Duchess of York on this day in history.

1960 On this day in history uSS Patrick Henry (SSBN-599) begins successful firing of four Polaris test vehicles under operational rather than test conditions. Tests are completed on 18 October.

1960 Clara Kimball Young, actress (Return of Chandu), dies of stroke at 70 on this day in history.

1962 On this day in history amnesty International formed in London

1962 Byron R White appointed to the Supreme Court on this day in history.

1963 On this day in history edmond Fleg[enheimer], Swiss/French writer (Ecoute Israel), dies

1964 On this day in history craig Breedlove sets auto speed record of 846.97 kph

1964 On this day in history kosygin & Brezhnev replace Soviet premier Nikita Krushchev

1964 On this day in history cole Porter, composer (Still of the Night), dies at 73

1965 On this day in history u.S. Naval Support Activity Danang Vietnam, established.

1965 On this day in history carl Hoff, orch leader (Music Hall), dies at 60

1966 On this day in history lBJ signs a bill creating Dept of Transportation

1968 On this day in history bea Benaderet, NYC, actress (Kate-Petticoat Junction), dies at 62

1969 Bank of America World Headquarters (555 California) dedicated on this day in history.

1969 On this day in history madison Square Garden TV Network begins (Rangers vs North Stars)

1969 On this day in history vietnam Moratorium Day; millions nationwide protest the war

1969 Rod[erique] La Rocque, US western actor (Mystery Woman), dies on this day in history.

1970 Collapse of Westgate Bridge, Melbourne kills 35 and injures 17 on this day in history.

1974 National Guard mobilizes to restore order in Boston school busing on this day in history.

1976 Ringo releases "A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll" on this day in history.

1976 The first debate of major-ticket VP nominees Mondale (D) vs Dole (R) on this day in history.

1976 On this day in history carlo Gambino, US gangster, dies at 74

1977 Debbie Boone's "You Light Up My Life," goes #1 & stays #1 for 10 weeks on this day in history.

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Famous Birthdays In October - 15

Famous People Born On This Day In History

1471 On this day in history birth of konrad Mutian, German humanist (d. 1526)

1542 On this day in history birth of djalalud-Din Mohammed Akbar, emperor of India (1556-1605)

1550 On this day in history birth of henry, earl of Nassau-Dillenburg/brother of William of Orange

1608 Evangelista Torricelli, Italian physicist (d. 1647) was born on this day in history.

1674 Robert Herrick, Mass, British poet (Together) was born on this day in history.

1686 Allan Ramsay, Scottish poet (d. 1758) was born on this day in history.

1701 On this day in history birth of marie-Marguerite d'Youville, first native Canadian canonized (d. 1771)

1711 Elisabeth Teresa of Lorraine, queen of Sardinia (d. 1741) was born on this day in history.

Famous Deaths In October - 15

Famous People Died On This Day In History

1002 On this day in history death of otto-Henry, Duke of Burgundy (b. 946)

1080 On this day in history rudolf von Schwaben, German anti-King, dies

1268 Dirk II, mister of Valkenburg, dies on this day in history.

1271 Hostiensis, [Henricus the Segusia], cardinal/bishop of Ostia, dies on this day in history.

1326 Death of Walter de Stapledon, English bishop (b. 1261) on this day in history.

1389 On this day in history urbanus VI, [Bartolomeo Prignano], Italian pope (1378-89), dies

1512 Antoon Keldermans, Flem builder (Middelburg town hall), dies at 72 on this day in history.

1524 Joachim Patinir, Flemish landscape painter, dies at about 45 on this day in history.