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…
In October 1898, Puerto Rico’s colonial status was transferred from Spain to the United States as a result of the Spanish American War…
In 1811, the Juliana, a steam-powered ferry, completed its first run between New York and New Jersey symbolizing industrialization…
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…
In late October 1945, Jackie Robinson signed a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers marking a very important event for baseball history…
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…
In October 1881, a fight erupted at the O.K. Corral between the lawmen of Tombstone, Arizona and members of the Cowboy group…
Annie Edson Taylor became the first person to go over Niagra Falls in a barrel in October 1901…
In October 2001, the iPod began to replace the walkman and compact CD player as the preferred personal music player…
In October 1879, American inventor Thomas Edison filed for a patent that improved upon existing designs of the incandescent light bulb…
In October 1781, the siege of Yorktown ended. The American victory signified
the end of major land battles during the American Revolution…