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Today in History: October 31, Indira Gandhi assassinated

Today in History: October 31, Indira Gandhi assassinated By The Associated Press Today is Friday, Oct. 31, the 304th day of 2025. There are 61 days left in the year. This is Halloween. Today in history: On Oct. 31, 1984, Indira Gandhi, India’s Prime Minister for more than 15 years, was ...

Today in History: October 27, 11 killed in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting

Today in History: October 27, 11 killed in Pittsburgh synagogue shooting By The Associated Press Today is Monday, Oct. 27, the 300th day of 2025. There are 65 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 27, 2018, a gunman shot and killed 11 congregants and wounded six others at ...

Today in History: October 25, Teapot Dome Scandal conviction

Today in History: October 25, Teapot Dome Scandal conviction By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Oct. 25, the 298th day of 2025. There are 67 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 25, 1929, former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes ...

Today in History: 1945, the United Nations officially launches

Today is Friday, Oct. 24, the 297th day of 2025. There are 68 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 24, 1945, the United Nations formally came into existence as the Charter of the United Nations, ratified by 51 nations, took effect. The date is now observed as United Nations ...