October 9, 1936, the Boulder Dam (later called Hoover Dam), on the Arizona-Nevada border, began generating electricity for such areas as Los Angeles, which celebrated with a parade.
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On October 9, 1000, Leif Ericson discovers “Vinland” (possibly at what was later named L’Anse aux Meadows, Canada) reputedly becoming first European to reach North America.
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A fairly detailed update: Israel at War: Day 2 // The FAI Wire.
And here is a word of caution about the circumstances of the Hamas invasion: This was allowed to happen. Note: Avalanche Lily, who has studied both Biblical and modern Hebrew confirmed that that this was an accurate translation of what this IDF veteran NCO was saying.
Here is some commentary and confirmation.
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Today’s feature article is a review written by Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson.
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