This Week in History October 21st-27th

Oct. 21

1854

Florence Nightingale with a staff of 38 nurses is sent to the Crimean War

Oct 22

In a televised speech of extraordinary gravity, President John F. Kennedy announces that U.S. spy planes have discovered Soviet missile bases in Cuba. These missile sites—under construction but nearing completion—housed medium-range missiles capable of striking a number of major cities in the United States, including Washington, D.C.

Oct 23

in 1952, The Nobel Prize for Medicine was awarded to Ukranian born microbiologist Selmart A. Waksman for his discovery of an effective treatment of tuberculosis

Oct 24

1641
The Treaty of Westphalia is signed, ending the Thirty Years War and radically shifting the balance of power in Europe.

1945

Less than two months after the end of World War II, the United Nations is formally established with the ratification of the United Nations Charter by the five permanent members of the Security Council and a majority of other signatories.

Oct 25

this day in 2002, Irish actor Richard Harris, whose career spanned six decades and included starring roles in films ranging from “Camelot” to the “Harry Potter” series, dies of cancer at 72.

Oct 26

In 1774, the First Continental Congress adjourned in Philadelphia.

1861
Pony Express (Missouri to California) ends after 19 months

Oct 27

1954
Walt Disney's 1st TV show, "Disneyland", premieres on ABC

Source:
History.com