On this day in 1618, explorer Sir Walter Raleigh was beheaded. He was accused of plotting against King James I.
On this day in 1863, the International Red Cross was formed at a conference in Geneva. Eighteen countries are credited with the formation of this aide organization.
On this day in 1929, the Stock Market continued its downward spiral on a day we remember as Black Tuesday.
On this day in 1998, John Glenn returned to space on Shuttle Discovery. He was 77 years old.
In the Chuckery, Ohio area in 1894, it was reported that Lew Fairbanks planned to sell his livestock and farm implements so that he could fund a new business venture as a blacksmith.
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