On This Day - October 10
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let's look back at some of the most significant events in history that happened on this day, starting with...
1845: US Naval Academy Opened
The United States Naval Academy officially opened in Annapolis, Maryland, with 50 midshipmen and seven professors, beginning what became one of the nation’s most respected military institutions.
1871: Great Chicago Fire Extinguished
After burning for three days, the Great Chicago Fire was finally put out. The disaster left about 300 people dead, 100,000 homeless, and caused $222 million in damage, forever reshaping the city’s skyline.
1935: Porgy and Bess Premiered on Broadway
George Gershwin’s groundbreaking opera premiered at the Alvin Theatre in New York City. Blending classical, jazz, and folk influences, it became known as the first great American opera.
1956: Giant Had Its World Premiere
The epic film Giant premiered with Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson, and James Dean—in what turned out to be Dean’s final role before his untimely death.
1957: Eisenhower Apologized to Ghana’s Minister
President Dwight D. Eisenhower apologized to Ghana’s finance minister, Komla Agbeli Gbedemah, after he was refused service at a restaurant in Dover, Delaware — a noteworthy moment in America’s civil rights era.
1963: From Russia With Love Premiered
The second James Bond film, starring Sean Connery and Daniela Bianchi, premiered in London and solidified 007’s place as a pop culture icon.
1971: London Bridge Reopened in Arizona
After being dismantled and shipped from England, the historic London Bridge reopened in its new home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
1973: Vice President Agnew Resigned
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew resigned and pleaded no contest to tax evasion charges related to unreported income from his time as Maryland’s governor.
2004: Christopher Reeve Passed Away
Actor and activist Christopher Reeve, best known for portraying Superman, died at age 52, leaving behind a legacy of courage and advocacy for spinal cord research.
Do you remember any of these events? Or do you have more events (historical or not!) you'd like to share with the community? Post them below and let's reminisce together!
