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 |
♦ 2015: Oct 2-6th Heavy rainfall and flooding: In South Carolina and eastern North Carolina, historic rains led to catastrophic flooding
♦ 2004: SpaceShipOne on Oct. 4 achieves the first private manned spaceflight
♦ 1998: On Oct. 7, the U.S. government files an antitrust suit against Visa and Mastercard.
♦ 1990: On Oct. 3, East Germany and West Germany reunify back into Germany.
♦ 1967: On Oct. 2, Thurgood Marshall becomes the first Black Supreme Court Justice.
♦ 1964: October 3, The Larose, Louisiana, tornado (spawned by Hurricane Hilda) was one of the strongest hurricane-generated tornadoes ever recorded (rated F4), killed 22 people and caused major damage.
♦ 1957: On Oct. 4, the Soviet Union launches Sputnik I, the first manmade satellite.
♦ 1950: On Oct. 2 the cartoon strip “Peanuts” was first published.
♦ 1915: Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado is established Oct. 4.


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