In 1945, the United Nations officially came into existence as its charter took effect, and more events that happened on this day in history.
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In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays take baseball’s championship outside the U.S. for the first time, beating the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the World Series. See more sports moments from this date.
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In 2011, Libya’s interim rulers declared the country liberated, formally marking the end of Moammar Gadhafi’s 42-year tyranny, and more events that happened on this day in history.
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In 2010, Auburn’s Cam Newton sets two records in the Tigers’ 24-17 win over LSU. See more sports moments from this date.
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In 1962, in a nationally broadcast address, President John F. Kennedy revealed the presence of Soviet-built missile bases under construction in Cuba, and more events that happened on this day in history.
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In 2011, Keith Nichol catches a 44-yard pass from Kirk Cousins on the game’s final play for a tiebreaking touchdown, giving the 15th-ranked Spartans a 37-31 victory against No. 4 Wisconsin. See more sports moments:
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In 1967, tens of thousands of Vietnam War protesters began two days of demonstrations in Washington, D.C., and more events that happened on this day in history.
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In 1962, in a nationally broadcast address, President John F. Kennedy revealed the presence of Soviet-built missile bases under construction in Cuba, and more events that happened on this day in history.
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In 2011, Keith Nichol catches a 44-yard pass from Kirk Cousins on the game’s final play for a tiebreaking touchdown, giving the 15th-ranked Spartans a 37-31 victory against No. 4 Wisconsin. See more sports moments:
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In 1998, the New York Yankees close out their historic season by sweeping the Padres in four games to win their record 24th World Series championship. See more sports moments from this date:
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The Tetrapodophis amplectus, or "four-legged hugging snake," may have used its limbs to grip prey or hold onto mating partners.
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In 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee opened hearings into alleged Communist influence and infiltration in the U.S. motion picture industry, and more events that happened on this day in history.
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In 2004, the Boston Red Sox rally past the New York Yankees to become first team to overcome 3-0 series deficit. See more sports moments from this date:
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In 1987, the stock market crashed as the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 508 points, or 22.6 percent in value, in what came to be known as “Black Monday,” and more events that happened on this day in history.
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In 2008, the Tampa Bay Rays hold off the defending champion Boston Red Sox behind Matt Garza’s masterful pitching in Game 7 of the ALCS. See more sports moments from this date: