It's fun to look back over the years and see the significance of certain dates. Here's a few to check out!
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♦ 2002: On Oct.27, Emmitt Smith sets a new NFL career rushing record of 16,743 yards. ♦ 1970: Gary Trudeau's comic strip "Doonesbury" debuts Oct. 26. ♦ 1969: On Oct.29, the U.S. Supreme Court orders an end to school segregation. ♦ 1955: The home microwave oven is introduced Oct. 25. ♦ 1940: On Oct.24, the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act codifies the 40-hour work week. ♦ 1929: Investors dump 13 million stock shares Oct. 24, sparking the Great Depression. ♦ 1917: Led by Vladimir Lenin, Bolsheviks seize power in Russia Oct. 25. ♦ 1886: The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor is dedicated on Oct. 28. ♦ 1858: Macy's department store in New York City opens Oct. 27. |
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