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  1. On This Day November 23 1981 – President Reagan Signed NSDD 17

    On This Day November 23 1981 – President Reagan Signed NSDD 17

    On this day November 23 1981 President Reagan signed NSDD 17, a directive that authorized the CIA to recruit and support Contra rebels in Nicaragua. The decision marked a major shift in United States foreign policy during the early 80s as the government intensified its involvement in Central...
  2. On This Day November 22 1987 – Two Chicago TV Stations Were Hijacked by a Pirate Dressed like Max Headroom

    On This Day November 22 1987 – Two Chicago TV Stations Were Hijacked by a Pirate Dressed like Max Headroom

    On this day November 22 1987 two Chicago TV stations were hijacked by a broadcast intruder dressed like Max Headroom. The bizarre interruption shocked viewers as the pirate broke into regular programming with distorted audio, chaotic movement, and the unmistakable look of the digital themed...
  3. On This Day November 21 1980 – The MGM Grand in Las Vegas Caught Fire

    On This Day November 21 1980 – The MGM Grand in Las Vegas Caught Fire

    On this day November 21 1980 the MGM Grand in Las Vegas caught fire, resulting in the worst disaster in Nevada history. The blaze spread rapidly through the resort, overwhelming the building and leading to a large scale emergency response that shocked the nation. The tragedy exposed major safety...
  4. On This Day November 19 1980 – CBS Banned Brooke Shields Commercial Do You Know What Comes Between Me and My Calvins?

    On This Day November 19 1980 – CBS Banned Brooke Shields Commercial Do You Know What Comes Between Me and My Calvins?

    On this day November 19 1980 CBS banned the Brooke Shields commercial Do You Know What Comes Between Me and My Calvins? The decision drew major national attention as the ad had already become one of the most talked about marketing moments of the decade. Its bold tone and memorable line pushed...
  5. On This Day November 19 1985 – Pennzoil Won a $10.53 Billion Judgment Against Texaco

    On This Day November 19 1985 – Pennzoil Won a $10.53 Billion Judgment Against Texaco

    On this day November 19 1985 Pennzoil won a $10.53 billion judgment against Texaco. The case became one of the most significant legal battles of the decade as it centered on a high profile dispute over corporate agreements and competitive interference. The size of the judgment drew national...
  6. On This Day November 18 1988 – President Ronald Reagan Signed the Bill Allowing the Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers

    On This Day November 18 1988 – President Ronald Reagan Signed the Bill Allowing the Death Penalty for Drug Traffickers

    On this day November 18 1988 President Ronald Reagan signed a bill on this day in 1988 that expanded federal penalties and allowed the death penalty for certain drug trafficking offenses. This action was part of a broader national effort aimed at strengthening federal responses to drug related...
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  7. On This Day November 7 1983 – A Bomb Exploded Inside the United States Capitol

    On This Day November 7 1983 – A Bomb Exploded Inside the United States Capitol

    On this day November 7 1983, a powerful bomb detonated inside the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The explosion caused extensive damage to the Senate side of the building but thankfully resulted in no injuries or fatalities. The attack was later linked to the radical group...
  8. On This Day November 2, 1986 – Diplomat David Jacobsen Was Released In Beirut

    On This Day November 2, 1986 – Diplomat David Jacobsen Was Released In Beirut

    On this day November 2, 1986, American diplomat David Jacobsen was released in Beirut after being held captive for 17 months by Islamic extremists. His release marked a moment of relief and hope amid a series of hostage crises that dominated international headlines throughout the 1980s...
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  9. On This Day October 30, 1985 – Space Shuttle Challenger Took Off For Its Final Successful Mission

    On This Day October 30, 1985 – Space Shuttle Challenger Took Off For Its Final Successful Mission

    On this day October 30 1985, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched on mission STS 61A, marking its final successful flight before the tragic disaster in January 1986. The mission carried a German Spacelab D1 payload and a crew of eight, representing the growing international collaboration of the...
  10. On This Day October 23, 1982 – Shootout Between Police And Religious Cult In Arizona

    On This Day October 23, 1982 – Shootout Between Police And Religious Cult In Arizona

    On this day October 23, 1982, a violent shootout broke out between law enforcement officers and members of a religious cult in northern Arizona, resulting in the deaths of two cult members and injuries to more than a dozen police officers. The confrontation began when authorities attempted to...
  11. On This Day October 22, 1983 – Two Correctional Officers Killed At The Marion Penitentiary In Illinois Leading To The Creation Of Supermax Prisons

    On This Day October 22, 1983 – Two Correctional Officers Killed At The Marion Penitentiary In Illinois Leading To The Creation Of Supermax Prisons

    On this day October 22, 1983, two correctional officers were killed by inmates at the United States Penitentiary in Marion, Illinois, an event that changed the future of the American prison system. The attacks, carried out only hours apart, revealed deep security issues within the federal prison...
  12. On This Day October 16 1987 - Baby Jessica Was Rescued After Being Trapped in Her Aunt’s Well for Over 56 Hours

    On This Day October 16 1987 - Baby Jessica Was Rescued After Being Trapped in Her Aunt’s Well for Over 56 Hours

    On this day October 16 1987, 18 month old Jessica McClure, known to the world as Baby Jessica, was rescued after being trapped in an eight inch wide well in her aunt’s backyard in Midland, Texas. The dramatic rescue effort lasted more than 56 hours and captured the attention and hearts of people...
  13. On This Day October 10 1985 – Orson Welles Passed Away At Age 70

    On This Day October 10 1985 – Orson Welles Passed Away At Age 70

    On this day October 10 1985, legendary filmmaker and actor Orson Welles passed away at the age of 70 from a heart attack. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in cinema history, Welles left behind an extraordinary legacy as a director, writer, producer, and performer. He...
  14. On This Day October 6 1981 – Egyptian President Anwar Sadat Was Murdered by Islamic Extremists

    On This Day October 6 1981 – Egyptian President Anwar Sadat Was Murdered by Islamic Extremists

    On this day October 6 1981, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated during a military parade in Cairo by members of an extremist group within the Egyptian Islamic Jihad. The shocking event occurred as Sadat was reviewing troops during celebrations marking the anniversary of the Yom...
  15. On This Day September 25, 1986 – Our World Premiered on ABC

    On This Day September 25, 1986 – Our World Premiered on ABC

    On this day September 25, 1986 the news and documentary series Our World premiered on ABC. Hosted by Linda Ellerbee and Ray Gandolf, the show offered a unique approach to television journalism by exploring specific historical events and cultural moments within the context of the time in which...
  16. On This Day September 20 1984 – Suicide Car Bomber Attacked the US Embassy in Beirut

    On This Day September 20 1984 – Suicide Car Bomber Attacked the US Embassy in Beirut

    On this day September 20 1984, a suicide car bomber attacked the United States Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. The devastating blast killed more than 20 people, including Americans and Lebanese citizens, and left dozens more injured. The attack came during a period of escalating violence in...
  17. On This Day September 17 1988 – The XXIV Summer Olympics Opened in Seoul Korea

    On This Day September 17 1988 – The XXIV Summer Olympics Opened in Seoul Korea

    On this day September 17 1988, the XXIV Summer Olympics officially opened in Seoul, South Korea. The games brought together athletes from 159 nations, making it one of the largest gatherings in Olympic history at the time. The Seoul Olympics were remembered for their impressive opening...
  18. On This Day September 15 1981 – Sandra Day O'Connor Became the First Female Justice of the Supreme Court

    On This Day September 15 1981 – Sandra Day O'Connor Became the First Female Justice of the Supreme Court

    On this day September 15 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor was sworn in as the first female Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Her appointment by President Ronald Reagan marked a historic breakthrough in American history, breaking centuries of tradition in which only men had served on the...
  19. On This Day September 15 1981 – The John Bull Became the Oldest Operable Steam Locomotive in the World

    On This Day September 15 1981 – The John Bull Became the Oldest Operable Steam Locomotive in the World

    On this day September 15 1981, the John Bull locomotive achieved recognition as the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world. Originally built in 1831 by Robert Stephenson and Company in England, the John Bull had been brought to the United States to serve the Camden and Amboy Railroad in...
  20. On This Day September 14 1984 – Joe Kittinger Became the First Person to Fly a Gas Balloon Across the Atlantic Ocean Alone

    On This Day September 14 1984 – Joe Kittinger Became the First Person to Fly a Gas Balloon Across the Atlantic Ocean Alone

    On this day September 14 1984, Joe Kittinger made aviation history by becoming the first person to fly a gas balloon solo across the Atlantic Ocean. His journey covered more than three thousand miles, starting in Maine and ending in Italy, demonstrating extraordinary skill, determination, and...
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