Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.
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THIS WEEK IN HISTORY |
u2010: Chilean miners are rescued Oct. 13 after 69 days underground. All 33 survive.
u1997: Singer John Denver dies Oct. 12, crashing his plane into Monterey Bay.
u1994: On Oct. 12, the Magellan probe completes a four-year project mapping Venus.
u1989: On Oct. 9, Soviet news agency TASS reports aliens in the city of Voronezh.
u1983: The first U.S. cellular network launches Oct. 12 in Chicago.
u1983: On Oct. 11, customers in Bryant Pond, ME, switch from operator to direct dial service.
u1975: The first episode of "Saturday Night Live" airs Oct. 11 with host George Carlin.
u1913: The Pacific and Atlantic meet Oct. 10 during construction of the Panama Canal.
u1845: The U.S. Naval Academy opens Oct. 10 in Annapolis, MD.
u1792: The cornerstone of the White House is laid Oct. 13.
u1492: Christopher Columbus reaches the New World on Oct. 12, in The Bahamas
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