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The Royal Charter Storm sinks 133 ships in the Irish Sea - October 26th, 1859 Oct 26, 2022

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On this day in 1859, one of the worst storms in history struck the British Isles, sinking 133 ships and badly damaging 90 others.

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Horror movie icon Vincent Price passes away from lung cancer - October 25th, 1993 Oct 25, 2022

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On this day in 1993, prolific actor Vincent Price died at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 82.

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Heavy fog causes a series of deadly crashes on the New Jersey Turnpike - October 24th, 1973 Oct 24, 2022

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On this day in 1973, a mix of fog and smoke blanketed the New Jersey Turnpike, setting off a chain of deadly collisions.

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Apple unveils the PowerBook laptop - October 21st, 1991 Oct 21, 2022

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On this day in 1991, Apple launched its PowerBook 100 series of laptop computers.

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Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House - October 20th, 1973 Oct 20, 2022

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On this day in 1973, the iconic Sydney Opera House was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II.

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An Oregon county pays its share of a Boston Tea Party debt - October 19th, 1961 Oct 19, 2022

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On this day in 1961, a London tea company accepted a check for $1.96 as partial compensation for the Boston Tea Parties.

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The British Privy Council rules that women are considered "Persons" under Canadian law - October 18th, 1929 Oct 18, 2022

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On this day in 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeals determined that women are included in the country’s legal definition of “persons.”

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U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant suspends habeas corpus to combat the Ku Klux Klan - October 17th, 1871 Oct 17, 2022

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On this day in 1871, President Grant declared martial law and suspended the writ of habeas corpus in nine South Carolina counties where KKK activity was rampant.

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Arthur Conan Doyle publishes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - October 14th, 1892 Oct 14, 2022

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On this day in 1892, British author Arthur Conan Doyle published The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of the first 12 stories to feature the famous detective.

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The first American cell phone network launches in Chicago - October 13th, 1983 Oct 13, 2022

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On this day in 1983, the first commercial cell phone call was made from Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois.

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