On October 24th, 1861: The First Transcontinental Telegraph line across the United States is completed, spelling the end for the 18-month-old Pony Express.
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Monday, October 24, 2011
American
On October 24th, 1852: Daniel Webster, American lawyer and politician (b. 1782), passed away.
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American Entertainment
On October 24th, 1991: Gene Roddenberry, American television producer (b. 1921), passed away.His most recognized was the TV show "Star Trek".
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World
On October 24th: United Nations Day (charter 1945)
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American Inventions
On October 24th, 1911: Orville Wright remained in the air 9 minutes and 45 seconds in a glider at Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.
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American Economy
On October 24th, 1929: 'Black Thursday' stock market crash on the New York Stock Exchange.
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Saturday, October 1, 2011
America - Inventions
Today in 1880, American inventor Thomas Edison opens his first light-bulb factory in Menlo Park, N.J.
American- Inventions
Today in 1908: Ford Model T introduced to the American public. 1913 and 1926 Model Ts on display.
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