Today in History: October 30, Gerald Ford tells New York City ‘Drop Dead’

On This Day in History: October 30, Gerald Ford’s famous “Drop Dead” remark to New York City Today is October 30, 2025, the 303rd day of the year, with 62 days left. In history, on this date in 1975, the New York Daily News headline “Ford to City: Drop Dead” was published after President Gerald … Read more

Today in History: October 29, ‘Black Tuesday’ signals start of Great Depression

Historical Event on October 29: ‘Black Tuesday’ Marks the Beginning of the Great Depression Today is Wednesday, Oct. 29, 302nd day of the year 2025, with 63 days remaining. In history, the 1929 ‘Black Tuesday’ stock market crash occurred, leading to America’s Great Depression. In 1618, Sir Walter Raleigh was executed, and in 1922, Benito … Read more

Today in History: October 28, Statue of Liberty dedicated in New York

On this day in history: October 28, Statue of Liberty dedication ceremony held in New York City Today, October 28th, marks the 301st day of 2025 with 64 days left in the year. In history, the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886, Harvard College was established in 1636, and Macy’s first New York store … Read more