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October 22 1746:
Princeton University received its charter. |
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On this date in 1883, New York City's Metropolitan Opera House opened with a performance of Charles Gounod's Faust. Very quickly, the new opera house became the standard bearer. In 1966, the Metropolitan Opera Company moved to a new location at Lincoln Center. It premiered with Samuel Barber's Antony and Cleopatra, which was written especially for the occasion
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October 23 1707:
The first Parliament of Great Britain, created by the Acts of Union between England and Scotland, held its first meeting. |
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In 1947, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 October, the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations, as which "shall be devoted to making known to the peoples of the world the aims and achievements of the United nations and to gaining their support for" its work
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October 28 1886:
The Statue of Liberty, a gift from the people of France, was dedicated in New York Harbor by President Grover Cleveland. |
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October 31 1984:
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated near her residence by two Sikh security guards. |
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Halloween (also spelled Hallowe'en) is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31
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November 2, 1947
Spruce Goose flies The Hughes Flying Boat--the largest aircraft ever built--is piloted by designer Howard Hughes on its first and only flight |
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1839 The first Opium War between China and Britain broke out
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November 8 1960:
Massachusetts Senator John F. Kennedy defeated Vice President Richard M. Nixon for the presidency. |
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