October 22, 1836
After helping defeat Mexico in the Texas Revolution, Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-22
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Monday, October 20, 2025
This Day In History
October 21, 1964
The American musical film My Fair Lady, starring Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn, had its world premiere, and it later won eight Academy Awards, including that for best picture.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-21
Friday, October 17, 2025
This Day In History
October 20, 2011
Libyan de facto leader Muammar al-Qaddafi was killed by rebel forces following a revolt that ended his rule.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-20
This Day In History
October 19, 1781
On this day in 1781, Britain's Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia, handing a huge victory to American General George Washington and effectively ending the American Revolution and assuring America's independence.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-19
This Day In History
October 18, 1867
After much opposition, a deal negotiated by U.S. Secretary of State William Seward for the U.S. purchase of the Russian colony of Alaska was approved, and on this day in 1867 the U.S. flag was flown over the capital, Sitka.
Taken from: https://www.britannica.com/on-this-day/October-18
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