October 26 1774 The First Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia. 1825 The Erie Canal, connecting Lake Erie to the Hudson River, opened. 1881 Wyatt Earp,…
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This Day In History — The Charge of the Light Brigade
October 25 1400 Geoffrey Chaucer died in London. 1415 The Battle of Agincourt between England and France during the Hundred Years War took place. 1760…
View More This Day In History — The Charge of the Light BrigadeThis Day In History — “Concorde” planes land for last time
October 24 1648 The treaties for the Peace of Westphalia were signed, ending the Thirty Years War, ultimately destroying the Holy Roman Empire, and ushering…
View More This Day In History — “Concorde” planes land for last timeThis Day In History — Women’s March Volume 1
October 23 1915 25,000 women marched in New York City, demanding the right to vote. 1946 The United Nations General Assembly convened in New York…
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No. 8 Tigers Improve to 8-0 for the First Time in School History
BY TRISTAN SASSE For the first time in school history, the Fort Hays State Tiger football team is 8-0. On Saturday, October 21, the No.…
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Lady Tiger Volleyball Splits Matches in Missouri
BY TRISTAN SASSE Entering Friday, the Fort Hays State University volleyball team was looking to redeem themselves after being on the losing end in four-straight…
View More Lady Tiger Volleyball Splits Matches in MissouriThis Day In History — The Light Goes on for Edison
October 21 1797 The navy frigate U.S. Constitution, known as “Old Ironsides,” was launched in Boston Harbor. 1805 Admiral Horatio Nelson died in the Battle…
View More This Day In History — The Light Goes on for EdisonRaiders Stun Chiefs in Thursday Night Thriller
BY TRISTAN SASSE Thursday night featured one of the oldest rivalries in the NFL when the Oakland Raiders (2-4) hosted the Kansas City Chiefs (5-1)…
View More Raiders Stun Chiefs in Thursday Night ThrillerThis Day In History — Louisiana Purchase Ratified
October 20 1803 The Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase. 1944 Gen. Douglas MacArthur returned to the Philippines, 30 months after he said “I shall return.”…
View More This Day In History — Louisiana Purchase RatifiedThis Day In History — Black Monday
October 19 1781 British General Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington at Yorktown, Va., bringing an end to the last major battle of the American…
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