Today in History: October 20, Hearings question alleged Communist influence in Hollywood
Historical Events on October 20: Hearings Investigate Alleged Communist Influence in Hollywood Today is Monday, Oct. 20, 2024, with 72 days left in the year. On this day in history, the House Un-American Activities Committee held hearings on Communist influence in the U.S. film industry in 1947. The U.S. Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase in … Read more