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October 8, 1987: Hungerford Memorial Oct 08, 2020

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On this day in 1987, the town of Hungerford in Berkshire, England held a memorial service for 16 residents—all of whom were slain in a vicious shooting spree.

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October 7, 2019: Secondary School Student Stabbed By Classmates Oct 07, 2020

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On this day in 2019, four students attacked their classmate, 14 year-old Devan Bracci-Selvey. Devan was stabbed to death outside of his high school in Hamilton, Ontario. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden, host of Superstitions, the new Spotify Original from Parcast.

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October 6, 1866: Reno Brothers Train Robbery Oct 06, 2020

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On this day in 1866, the notorious Reno Brothers and their gang committed the first successful peacetime train robbery in history.

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October 5, 1945: Hollywood’s Black Friday Oct 05, 2020

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On this day in 1945, police clashed with striking workers outside of the Warner Brothers Studio. The incident forever changed labor relations in the Motion Picture Industry.

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October 4, 1936: Battle of Cable Street Oct 04, 2020

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On this day in 1936, the British Union of Fascists violently clashed with antifascist organizations. Over 150 people were injured in the confrontation.

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October 3, 1981: Irish Republican Army Ceases Hunger Striked Oct 03, 2020

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On this day in 1981, Northern Ireland’s H-Block Hunger Strike ended after 217 days. The movement sought better treatment for inmates at Long Kesh Prison.

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October 2, 1780: John André Hanged Oct 02, 2020

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On this day in 1780, a British spy named John André was hanged by American revolutionaries. He had been caught conspiring with the notorious Benedict Arnold.

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October 1, 1982: The Tylenol Murders Oct 01, 2020

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On this day in 1982, the seventh victim of the Tylenol Murderer was found dead in her Chicago, Illinois home. The killer’s crime would forever change the way medication is packaged.

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September 30, 1986: U.S. Releases Soviet Spy Zakharov Sep 30, 2020

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On this day in 1986, Gennadi Zakharov, a Soviet spy, spent four minutes in a Brooklyn Courtroom before promptly being let go. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Haunted Places: Ghost Stories.

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September 29, 1979: Francisco Macis Nguema Executed Sep 29, 2020

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On this day in 1979, Francisco Macías Nguema, the brutal dictator of Equatorial Guinea, was executed for crimes against humanity.

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