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In 2001, in Washington, the search for deadly anthrax widened to thousands of businesses and 30 mail distribution centers, and more events tha…
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In 2002, Emmitt Smith breaks the NFL career rushing yardage record held by the late Walter Payton. See more sports moments from this date:
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In 2001, President George W. Bush signed the USA Patriot Act, giving authorities unprecedented ability to search, seize, detain or eavesdrop i…
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In 1990, Wayne Gretzky becomes the NHL first player to reach the 2,000-point plateau. See more sports moments from this date:
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In 1962, during a meeting of the U.N. Security Council, U.S. Ambassador Adlai E. Stevenson II demanded that Soviet Ambassador Valerian Zorin c…
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In 1990, Evander Holyfield knocks out Buster Douglas in Las Vegas to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. See more sports moments from …
In 1945, the United Nations officially came into existence as its charter took effect, and more events that happened on this day in history.
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In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays take baseball’s championship outside the U.S. for the first time, beating the Atlanta Braves in Game 6 of the W…
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In 2011, Libya’s interim rulers declared the country liberated, formally marking the end of Moammar Gadhafi’s 42-year tyranny, and more events…
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In 2010, Auburn’s Cam Newton sets two records in the Tigers’ 24-17 win over LSU. See more sports moments from this date.
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In 1962, in a nationally broadcast address, President John F. Kennedy revealed the presence of Soviet-built missile bases under construction i…
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In 2011, Keith Nichol catches a 44-yard pass from Kirk Cousins on the game’s final play for a tiebreaking touchdown, giving the 15th-ranked Sp…
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In 1967, tens of thousands of Vietnam War protesters began two days of demonstrations in Washington, D.C., and more events that happened on th…