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Second Boer War began - October 11, 1899 Oct 11, 2019

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This day in 1899 marks the beginning of the Second Boer War, a conflict between the British Empire and the Boer states of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State.

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Wuchang Uprising - October 10, 1911 Oct 10, 2019

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On this day in 1911, an uprising against the Qing government began in Wuchang in China.

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Joshua Stoddard patented the calliope - October 9, 1855 Oct 09, 2019

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On this day in 1855, American inventor Joshua Stoddard was issued a patent for the calliope.

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Marina Tsvetaeva born - October 8, 1892 Oct 08, 2019

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On this day in 1892, Russian poet Marina Tsvetaeva was born in Moscow.

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Most lopsided college football game ever - October 7, 1916 Oct 07, 2019

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On this day in 1916, the Georgia Tech vs. Cumberland College football game in Atlanta ended with a score of 222-0, making it the most lopsided college football game in history.

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Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina - October 6, 1908 Oct 06, 2019

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On this day in 1908, Austria-Hungary announced that it was annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Jarrow March began - October 5, 1936 Oct 05, 2019

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On this day in 1936, people protesting unemployment and calling for the establishment of work in Jarrow, England, began their march to London.

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Sputnik's launch inspired satellite navigation systems - October 4, 1957 Oct 04, 2019

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On this day, the Soviets launched Sputnik, which inspired scientists to begin using satellites to create navigation systems.

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Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, executed - October 3, 1795 Oct 03, 2019

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Tula, leader of the Curaçao Slave Revolt, was executed on this day in 1795.

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"The Obedience of a Christian Man" published - October 2, 1528 Oct 02, 2019

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"The Obedience of a Christian Man," a book by English Protestant author William Tyndale, was published on this day in 1528.

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