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Sunday, 18 October 2026

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1956
Martina Navratilova
US 70 yrs ago

► Events on this day 3 entries

1869
The United States takes possession of Alaska.
US 157 yrs ago
1892
First commercial long-distance phone line opens between Chicago and New York.
US 134 yrs ago
1967
The FDA declares marijuana, to be as dangerous as alcohol.
US 59 yrs ago

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▶The start of the Moslem New Year.