20. Puerto Rico
In October 1898, Puerto Rico’s colonial status was transferred from Spain to the United States as a result of the Spanish American War…
19. Juliana
In 1811, the Juliana, a steam-powered ferry, completed its first run between New York and New Jersey symbolizing industrialization…
18. Eagle Squadrons
In October 31, 1940, the Battle of Britain ended with a British victory. Individuals from around the world flew in that battle including nine Americans…
17. Jackie Robinson
In late October 1945, Jackie Robinson signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers marking a very important event for baseball history…
16. Mt. Hood
In late October 1792, a large mountain was spotted near the Willamette River, the mountain was named in honor of Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood…
15. Wyatt Earp
In October 1881, a fight erupted at the O.K. Corral between the lawmen of Tombstone, Arizona and members of the Cowboy group…
14. Annie Edson Taylor
Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to go over Niagra Falls in a barrel in October 1901…
13. iPod
In October 2001, the iPod began to replace the walkman and compact CD player as the preferred personal music player…
12. The Light Bulb
In October 1879, American inventor Thomas Edison filed for a patent that improved upon existing designs of the incandescent light bulb…
11. Battle of Yorktown
In October 1781, the siege of Yorktown ended. The American victory signified
the end of major land battles during the American Revolution…