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- [Today in history] October 23
  
  On this day in 1707, the Parliament of Great Britain holds its first meeting since the ratification of the Acts of Union, which dissolved the English and Scottish parliaments in favor of a single parliament of unified Kingdom of Great Britain.
- [Today in history] Oct 22
  
  On this day in 1962, United States President John F. Kennedy announces an air and naval blockade of Cuba after American reconnaissance planes discover Soviet missile bases in Cuba. The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
- [Today in history] Oct 18
  
  On this day in 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Azerbaijan adopted a Constitutional Act declaring the independence of Azerbaijan.
- [Today in history] Oct 17
  
  On this day in 1987, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is commemorated for the first time in Paris, France. The day is officially designated by the United Nations after the death of Father Joseph Wresinski, founder of the nonprofit organization International Movement ATD Fourth World that aims towards eradication of chronic poverty.
- [Today in history] Oct 15
  
  On this day in 1993, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk are announced as winners of the Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts toward ending the apartheid system and building foundation for democracy in South Africa.
- [Today in history] Oct 11
  
  On this day in 1986, U.S. President Ronald Reagan and USSR leader Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Reykjavík, Iceland, in an effort to discuss reducing missile arsenals in Europe. The progress made at the Reykjavík summit ultimately results in the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty between the two countries.
- [Today in history] Oct 8
  
  On October 8, Croatia celebrates the Croatian Parliament’s unanimous decision in 1991 to declare independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
- [Today in history] Oct 4
  
  On this day in 1957, the Space Age begins as the Soviet Union launches Sputnik, meaning "traveling companion" in Russian, the first artificial Earth satellite to enter the orbit. Sputnik 1 orbits for three weeks before falling back.
- [Today in history] Oct 3
  
  On this day in 2333 BC, Gojoseon, the first Korean state is formed upon the legendary descent of Hwanung from heaven to mankind. Korea celebrates the day as the National Foundation Day, or Gaecheonjeol, meaning the day of "Opening of Heaven".
- [Today in history] Oct 2
  
  On this day in 1869, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is born in Porbandar, India. Later Gandhi leads the Indian Independence movement against British rule using nonviolent civil disobedience. The day is commemorated as Gandhi Jayanti, India's national holiday, and as the International Day of Nonviolence.

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