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Famous Quote For October 31

"Who hesitates is sometimes saved."

James Thurber, 1939

October 31 Birthdays

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October 31 History

2002 - A federal grand jury in Houston, Texas indicts former Enron Corp. chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on 78 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy and obstruction of justice related to the collapse of his ex-employer.

1950 - 21-year-old Earl Lloyd becomes the first African-American to play in an NBA game (for the Washington Capitals)

1941 - After 14 years of work, Mount Rushmore is completed.

1920 - Anoka, Minnesota celebrates first Halloween in United States

1913 - Dedication of the Lincoln Highway, the first automobile road across United States

This Day In Business

1954 - For the first time in history, Color Television sets are available to the public.

This Day In Entertainment

1926 - Escape artist and magician Harry Houdini dies of ruptured appendix on Halloween.

This Day In Geography

1864 - Nevada is accepted as the 36th state of the United States.

This Day In Sports

2010 - 2 former Presidents attend the World Series; George Bush & dad (Rangers vs. Giants)

October 31st Holiday

Halloween - Celebrated with costumes, trick-or-treating, jack-o-lanterns and other traditions, in some areas the holiday is similar to the Day of the Dead.

Today's Birthday Trivia

The phrase 'Let them eat cake' is often attributed to Marie Antoinette, but there is no evidence she ever uttered it. Who is she?

Today's Birthday Horoscope

Learn about people born on this day by reading the October 31 Birthday Horoscope.

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