On this day the final day of the 51 day siege ended with the Branch Davidian building outside of Waco, Texas going up in flames. Approximately 81 people including men, women and children died as a result.
2. November 22, 1963
Answer: Assassination of President Kennedy
From the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository Lee Harvey Oswald shot President Kennedy twice killing him instantly. The President was later declared dead at Parkland Hospital.
3. October 11, 1975
Answer: Premiere of Saturday Night Live
"Saturday Night Live" premiered on October 11, 1975 and to date has had 807 episodes since it premiered. There are far too many stars, hosts, musical acts and sketches to mention as they're all good.
4. September 19, 1985
Answer: Mexico City Earthquake
Around 7:17 in the morning the earthquake struck Mexico City destroying many buildings including a large hospital.
5. May 25, 1977
Answer: Premiere of "Star Wars"
Starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher "Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope" premiered on May 25, 1977. It had a budget of $11 million but made $775.4 million. It more than justified the initial outlay.
6. October 17, 1989
Answer: Loma Prieta Earthquake
The earthquake struck during Game 3 of the World Series between San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics. It also destroyed many sections of the double decker freeway killing many people in the process.
7. September 11, 1992
Answer: Hurricane Iniki
Just as principal photography of "Jurassic Park" finished the hurricane struck Hawaii. The large gate welcoming guests into the park was destroyed while the cast and crew were holed up in a hotel room. The crew who helped build the sets stayed behind to help with repairs and clearing debris.
8. January 22, 1901
Answer: Queen Victoria's death
At the age of 81 Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Empress of India died. She was survived by seven of her nine children, and numerous grand children and great-grandchildren.
9. July 5, 1954
Answer: Elvis records his first single
Elvis Presley recorded his first single "That's Alright" at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee.
10. January 20, 1936
Answer: Edward VIII's succession
The Prince of Wales was declared His Majesty Edward VIII on the death of his father King George V. He abdicated in December of that year to marry the woman he loved.
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