October 18th

• 1867

  U.S. formally acquires Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, expanding American territory. View Post →

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• 1892

  First commercial long-distance phone line opens between Chicago and New York, ushering in a new era of communication.

• 1961

  Film adaptation of the Broadway musical 'West Side Story' debuts, later winning the Academy Award for Best Picture.

• 1931

  Thomas Edison, American inventor, passes away, leaving a legacy of innovation and discovery.

• 1898

  U.S. takes control of Puerto Rico, marking a significant moment in American and Puerto Rican history.

• 1767

  Mason and Dixon complete their line, dividing the American colonies and setting historical borders.