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Today in History – October 18
Today in History – October 18
Today in History – October 18
Today is Thursday, October 18. There are 67 days until Christmas. On this date in 1867, the U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia.  America bought the state for seven-point-two-million-dollars. In 1960, "Spartacus," starring Kirk Douglas and Tony Curtis, opened in theaters across the United States...
Today in History – October 17
Today in History – October 17
Today in History – October 17
In 1967, the musical, "Hair," opened on Broadway. In 1979, Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Today is Pasta Day, and Actor George Wendt, “Norm” on “Cheers” is 70. Astronaut Mae Jamison, the first African-American woman in space is 62.
Elvis, Martha Stewart, and Matt Damon – Today in History, October 8
Elvis, Martha Stewart, and Matt Damon – Today in History, October 8
Elvis, Martha Stewart, and Matt Damon – Today in History, October 8
Today is Monday, October 8th. There are 77 days until Christmas. In 1984, Anne Murray won the Country Music Association's Album of the Year Award. She was the first woman to receive it. In 1999, Laila Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, made her professional boxing debut and knocked out her opponent in 31 seconds...

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