October 18th
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- 1867 U.S. formally acquires Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million, expanding American territory.
- 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.
