Today in History: October 21, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Modernist icon opens in New York

On this Day in History: October 21, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Modernist Masterpiece Debuts in New York City Today is Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, with 71 days left in the year. Significant events in history on this date include the opening of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Guggenheim Museum in New York in 1959 and the christening … Read more

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

Today in History: October 18, ‘Mr. October’ hits three homers to clinch World Series

On This Day in History: October 18th, ‘Mr. October’ Makes History with Three Home Runs in World Series Victory Today is October 18, 2025, the 291st day of the year with 74 days left. In history, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in Game 6 of the 1977 World Series, earning the nickname “Mr. October.” … Read more