This Day in History: What Happened Today in History – 21 October

Every day carries its own tapestry of triumphs, tragedies and turning points. What happened on October 21? From bold ...
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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois

Discover the history of the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, or "Huey," which first flew on October 20, 1956. Learn how this revolutionary ...
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Columbus Day: holiday history, closings and schedule changes

Today is Columbus Day, a federal holiday commemorating the arrival of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus in the ...

This Day in History: October 13

Today is the U.S. Navy’s actual birthday, observed every year on October 13. It was on this day in 1775 that the Continental Congress green-lighted the first U.S. naval force. According to ...