10. Phillis Wheatley
In October 1775, Phillis Wheatley gained her freedom. She was one of the first African American authors in US History…
9. Tommie Smith and John Carlos
During the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City, American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos were ejected from the US Olympic team…
8. Wayne Gretzky
In October 1989, Wayne Gretzky, a Canadian-born NHL player, broke the NHL point record while playing for the Los Angeles Kings…
7. George Eastman
In October 1884, George Eastman would receive a US Patent for photographic film ensuring his influence on photography…
6. The Cloquet Fire
In October 1918, the Cloquet fire, a massive forest fire, burned part of Northern Minnesota and caused massive damage…
5. The Black Sox Scandal
After the 1919 World Series, eight members of the Chicago White Sox team were accused of intentionally losing the series…
4. Battle of Perryville
In 1862, the Battle of Perryville marked the final major skirmish in Kentucky. The Union victory helped to stabilize battle lines between the two armies…
3. Willie Gillis
Norman Rockwell’s fictional soldier, Willie Gillis, debuted on the cover of the Saturday Evening Post in October of 1941…
2. Thurgood Marshall
In October 1967, Thurgood Marshall was sworn into the US Supreme Court…
1. The World Series
In October 1903, the first modern World Series was played between the Boston Americans and the Pittsburgh Pirates…