1975 - Elizabeth Taylor re-marries Richard Burton
1973 - After being charged with federal income tax evasion, Vice President of the United States Spiro Agnew resigns.
1971 - Sold, dismantled and moved to the United States, the London Bridge reopens in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
1846 - Neptune's moon Triton discovered by William Lassell
1845 - U.S. Naval School (later renamed United States Naval Academy) opens in Annapolis, Maryland
This Day In Business
1999 - The London Eye (Millennium Ferris Wheel) opens and becomes one of London's most notable tourist attraction.
1979 - Film "The Rose", Janis Joplin type bio starring Bette Midler, premieres in Hollywood.
1874 - Fiji,famous for its bottled water, ceased being a British possession.
1923 - The World Series is played at Yankee stadium for the first time
October 10th Holiday
World Day Against Death Penalty - Promotes an end to capital punishment and raises awareness about the death penalty worldwide.
Today's Birthday Trivia
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Today's Birthday Horoscope
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