October 11 1779 Polish patriot and American Revolutionary War commander Casimir Pulaski was killed in the battle of Savannah. 1899 The Boer War began in…
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This Day In History — US Declares War on Iraq
October 10 1845 The U.S. Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, Md. 1886 The tuxedo dinner jacket made its debut at a ball in Tuxedo Park,…
View More This Day In History — US Declares War on IraqChiefs Win Offensive Duel in Houston; Improve to 5-0
BY TRISTAN SASSE On Sunday night, the 4-0 Kansas City Chiefs traveled to NRG Stadium to face the Houston Texans. The Texans entered the game…
View More Chiefs Win Offensive Duel in Houston; Improve to 5-0This Day In History — John Lennon is born
October 09 1635 Religious dissident and Rhode Island founder, Roger Williams, was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. 1888 For the first time the public…
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October 08 1869 The 14th president of the United States, Franklin Pierce, died in Concord, N.H. 1871 The Great Fire of Chicago started. That same…
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No. 11 Tigers Outlast Gorillas Behind Iheme’s 189 Yards
STORY BY TRISTAN SASSE PHOTOS BY MARISSA CASTANOS The No. 11 ranked Fort Hays State Tigers improved to 6-0 on the season after defeating the…
View More No. 11 Tigers Outlast Gorillas Behind Iheme’s 189 YardsThis Day In History — Edgar Allan Poe Dies at 40
October 07 1765 The Stamp Act Congress convened in New York to draw up colonial grievances against England. 1849 Poet-writer Edgar Allan Poe died at…
View More This Day In History — Edgar Allan Poe Dies at 40This Day In History — President Carter Meets the Pope
October 06 1927 “The Jazz Singer,” the first full-length talking picture, starring Al Jolson, debuted. 1949 Japanese-American broadcaster, Iva Toguri D’Aquino (Tokyo Rose), was sentenced…
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October 05 1877 Chief Joseph surrendered to the U.S. Army. 1910 King Manuel II was overthrown in a revolution and Portugal became a republic. 1921…
View More This Day In History — The Beatles “Love Me Do”TALES OF THE TIGERS: Soccer Saves Yantz
Courtesy of Fort Hays State University Athletics BY NIKKI SHERRILL Distribute effectively. React to every ball. Own the box. Protect the ball.…
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