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Today in History: October 14, Chuck Yeager breaks the sound barrier

Oct. 14 marks historical events: Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier (1947), Battle of Hastings (1066), MLK's Nobel Prize (1964), Europa Clipper launch (2024).
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Today in History: October 13, Hedge fund billionaire sentenced in insider-trading case

Also on this date: In 1792, the cornerstone of the executive mansion, later known as the White House, was laid by President George Washington during a ceremony in the District of Columbia. In 1932, President Herbert Hoover and Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes laid the cornerstone for the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington. In 1943, Italy declared war on Germany, its one-time Axis partner.
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Today in History: October 5, Televangelist convicted of fraud

October 5 marks numerous notable historical events across politics, justice, violence, and technology, including convictions, bombings, a Nobel Prize, anthrax fatality, and Steve Jobs' death.
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Today in History: September 11, thousands killed in terrorist attack on US

September 11 marks the 2001 terrorist attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people and numerous other historic events and notable birthdays across centuries.
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Today in History: September 5, Ford survives assassination attempt by Manson follower

Sept. 5 marks varied historical events: political violence, major treaties, cultural milestones, sports achievements, tragedies, and the birthdays of several prominent entertainers and public figures.
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Today in History: August 31, Ruby Ridge standoff ends

Aug. 31 marks diverse historical events, including major disasters, political milestones, prominent deaths, art recovery, and notable celebrity birthdays.
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Today in History: August 25, accused communist denies espionage charges

August 25 marks diverse historical milestones in exploration, conservation, science, wartime liberation, music, spaceflight, and violent incidents from 1875 to 2020.
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