Nevada Becomes 36th State
On October 31, 1864, Abraham Lincoln admitted Nevada to the Union to aid in the Civil War.
Politics
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Death of Herbert Hoover
On October 20, 1964, America’s 31st president, Herbert Hoover died.
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John Paul II Elected Pope
On October 16, 1978, Karol Jozef Wojtyla was selected as Pope of the Catholic Church.
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Happy Birthday President Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II was born August 4, 1961, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Obama won the 2008 presidential election over Republican John McCain with 52.9% of the popular vote and 365 electoral votes, making him the United States’ first African American President.
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Happy Birthday Washington Irving
Author Washington Irving was born on April 3, 1783, in New York City.
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Jefferson Davis Elected Confederate President
On November 6, 1861, Jefferson Davis was elected the first and only president of the Confederate States of America.
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Ronald Reagan Enters National Politics
On October 27, 1964, Ronald Reagan delivered his “A Time for Choosing” speech for Barry Goldwater’s presidential campaign, making him a national name.
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Sam Houston – President of Texas
On October 22, 1836, Sam Houston became the first elected president of the Republic of Texas.
