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On this day in history, October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech football beats Cumberland 222-0

October 7, 2024

On this day in history, October 7, 1916, Georgia Tech football beats Cumberland 222-0

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, led by legendary coach John Heisman, routed Cumberland College 222-0 in the most lopsided game in college football history on Oct. 7, 1916.

On this day in history, October 6, 1927, 'The Jazz Singer' released, first film with synchronized sound

October 6, 2024

On this day in history, October 6, 1927, 'The Jazz Singer' released, first film with synchronized sound

"The Jazz Singer" starring Al Jolson, the first movie with talking actors, was released on this day in history, Oct. 6, 1927. The cinema landmark caused a sensation.

On this day in history, October 5, 1813, William Henry Harrison routs Brits, Tecumseh in Battle of the Thames

October 5, 2024

On this day in history, October 5, 1813, William Henry Harrison routs Brits, Tecumseh in Battle of the Thames

General William Henry Harrison led Americans to victory in the Battle of the Thames on this day in history, Oct. 5, 1813, routing the British and Native forces led by Shawnee chief Tecumseh.

On this day in history, October 4, 1927, Mount Rushmore's moment of creation begins in South Dakota

October 4, 2024

On this day in history, October 4, 1927, Mount Rushmore's moment of creation begins in South Dakota

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum began carving the images of four U.S. presidents into Mount Rushmore on Oct. 4, 1927. The effort employed 400 people and took 14 years to complete.

On this day in history, October 3, 1863, Lincoln issues powerful Thanksgiving proclamation

October 3, 2024

On this day in history, October 3, 1863, Lincoln issues powerful Thanksgiving proclamation

President Abe Lincoln issued his powerful Thanksgiving proclamation on Oct. 3, 1863, asking Americans to set aside the last Thursday of November to praise "our beneficent Father."

On this day in history, October 2, 1945, 'American Pie' singer-songwriter Don McLean is born

October 2, 2024

On this day in history, October 2, 1945, 'American Pie' singer-songwriter Don McLean is born

Singer Don McLean was born on this day in history, October 2, 1945. The New York-born singer is best known for the iconic song "American Pie" and the album of the same name.

On this day in history, October 1, 2013, techno-thriller novelist Tom Clancy passes away at age 66

October 1, 2024

On this day in history, October 1, 2013, techno-thriller novelist Tom Clancy passes away at age 66

Tom Clancy, a former Baltimore-born insurance agent, became a bestselling novelist starting with his first book, "The Hunt for Red October." He died on this day in history, Oct. 1, 2013, at age 66.

On this day in history, September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth swats record 60th home run, shocks sports world

September 30, 2024

On this day in history, September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth swats record 60th home run, shocks sports world

Babe Ruth swatted his then-record 60th home run on Sept. 30, 1927. His total has since been surpassed by other players, but his achievement has only grown in stature across the decades.

On this day in history, September 29, 1907, cowboy crooner and Hollywood icon Gene Autry is born in Texas

September 29, 2024

On this day in history, September 29, 1907, cowboy crooner and Hollywood icon Gene Autry is born in Texas

Gene Autry, the "singing cowboy" and multimedia star credited with popularizing country-western music, was born on Sept. 29, 1907. Autry also founded the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.

On this day in history, September 28, 1781, the Siege of Yorktown begins

September 28, 2024

On this day in history, September 28, 1781, the Siege of Yorktown begins

The Siege of Yorktown, Virginia, began on this day in history, Sept. 28, 1781. Surrounded by Washington's army and French allies by both land and sea, the British realized their cause was hopeless.