On This Day - October 20
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Ready to take a trip down memory lane? Let’s look back at some of the most significant events in American history that happened on this day, starting with…
1803: The Louisiana Purchase was Ratified
The US Senate officially ratified the Louisiana Purchase, a landmark land deal that dramatically expanded the nation's territory.
1931: The Birth of a Baseball Legend
Mickey Mantle, the legendary switch-hitter renowned for his exceptional power, was born.
1964: The Death of President Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover, the 31st president of the United States, died in New York City at the age of 90.
1968: Jacqueline Kennedy Married Onassis
Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy married Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis.
1973: The "Saturday Night Massacre"
During the Watergate scandal, President Richard Nixon ordered the firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox, leading to the high-profile resignations of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General in an event dubbed the "Saturday Night Massacre".
1973: The Sydney Opera House Opened
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the Sydney Opera House, an architectural masterpiece designed by Jørn Utzon.
1977: The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash
A plane crash in Mississippi tragically killed several members of the Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant.
2020: A US Spacecraft Sampled an Asteroid
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully collected a sample from the asteroid Bennu, marking the first time a US mission had achieved this feat.
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!
