Today in History: October 5, Televangelist convicted of fraud

Historical Events on October 5th: Televangelist found guilty of fraud On October 5, 2025, it is the 278th day of the year with 87 days remaining. Significant events in history on this date include the conviction of Jim Bakker for fraud in 1989, the nearly complete wipeout of the Dalton Gang in 1892, and the … Read more

Today in History: October 4, American Taliban sentenced to 20 years

American Taliban sentenced to 20 years on October 4 in History Today is October 4, 2025, the 277th day of the year with 88 days left. In history, on this day in 2002, American Taliban John Walker Lindh received a 20-year sentence. In 1777, George Washington launched an assault in Germantown. In 1927, construction on … Read more

Today in History: October 3, Germany reunifies after 45 years

Germany reunifies after 45 years on October 3 in History Today is Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, the 276th day of the year with 89 days remaining. On this day in history, West and East Germany reunified in 1990, the U.S. Army broke through the Siegfried Line in 1944, and the New York Giants won the … Read more