February 11th in History
Japan is founded, Governor Gerry gerrymanders, Ike becomes SHAEF, and Nelson Mandela is released. Thomas Edison, Leslie Nielsen, and Jennifer Aniston are born; Descartes, Whitney Houston, and Jerry Tarkanian die. Happy 112 Day!
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The sixth of the "Thirteen Days" of the Cuban Missile Crisis! The key decision: blockade or airstrikes? Follow the day-by-day saga through October 28!
Read MoreOctober 22nd in History
First parachute descent! In other news, Houdini is punched in the stomach, Daniel Boone and Timothy Leary are born, Cézanne dies, and it's National Nut Day!
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Cuban Missile Crisis: Day 7 of the "Thirteen Days"! JFK reveals the missiles in Cuba to the American public in a TV address! Follow the exciting story day-by-day through October 28.
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