Queen Elizabeth II opens the Sydney Opera House - October 20th, 1973
On this day in 1973, the iconic Sydney Opera House was dedicated by Queen Elizabeth II. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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An Oregon county pays its share of a Boston Tea Party debt - October 19th, 1961
On this day in 1961, a London tea company accepted a check for $1.96 as partial compensation for the Boston Tea Parties.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The British Privy Council rules that women are considered "Persons" under Canadian law - October 18th, 1929
On this day in 1929, Canada’s highest court of appeals determined that women are included in the country’s legal definition of “persons.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant suspends habeas corpus to combat the Ku Klux Klan - October 17th, 1871
On this day in 1871, President Grant declared martial law and suspended the writ of habeas corpus in nine South Carolina counties where KKK activity was rampant.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
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Arthur Conan Doyle publishes The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - October 14th, 1892
On this day in 1892, British author Arthur Conan Doyle published The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, a collection of the first 12 stories to feature the famous detective. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
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The first American cell phone network launches in Chicago - October 13th, 1983
On this day in 1983, the first commercial cell phone call was made from Soldier Field stadium in Chicago, Illinois.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Actor Jon-Erik Hexum accidentally shoots himself with a prop gun - October 12th, 1984
On this day in 1984, TV star Jon-Erik Hexum mistakenly shot and killed himself after misfiring a prop gun on the set of his show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hundreds of thousands march on the U.S. capital in support of gay rights - October 11th, 1987
On this day in 1987, more than 300,000 people took part in the second National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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