Today in History: October 8, the Great Chicago Fire breaks out
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Today in History: October 7, surprise attacks spark Israel-Hamas war
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Today in History: October 6, Anwar Sadat assassinated
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Today in History: October 5, Steve Jobs dies at 56
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Today in History: October 4, Soviets launch Sputnik, spark the Space Age
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Today in History: October 3, Germany reunifies after 45 years
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Today in History: October 2, Marshall joins Supreme Court
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Today in History: October 1, Las Vegas music festival shooting
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Today in History: September 5, Munich Olympics massacre
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Today in History: August 21, Nat Turner launches rebellion
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