Historical Events for 31st October 2022

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1793 - Execution of Girondins in Paris during Reign of Terror
1815 - Cornishman Sir Humphry Davy patents miner's safety lamp
1868 - Standard uniform approved for US postal carriers
1913 - 1st US paved coast-to-coast highway, the Lincoln Highway is dedicated
1944 - Chief of staff Kruls names De Quay chairman of Universal Commission
1955 - Mgr Alfrink appointed archbishop of Utrecht
1980 - Polish government recognizes Solidarity trade union
1992 - Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Gulfstream Park; winners: A P Indy, Fraise, Gilded Time, Liza, Lure, Paseana, Thirty Slews
2000 - A chartered Antonov An-26 explodes after takeoff in Northern Angola killing 50
2012 - The New York stock exchange opens after being closed for two days after Hurricane Sandy

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1793 - Execution of Girondins in Paris during Reign of Terror
1815 - Cornishman Sir Humphry Davy patents miner's safety lamp
1868 - Standard uniform approved for US postal carriers
1913 - 1st US paved coast-to-coast highway, the Lincoln Highway is dedicated
1944 - Chief of staff Kruls names De Quay chairman of Universal Commission
1955 - Mgr Alfrink appointed archbishop of Utrecht
1980 - Polish government recognizes Solidarity trade union
1992 - Breeders' Cup Horse Racing, Gulfstream Park; winners: A P Indy, Fraise, Gilded Time, Liza, Lure, Paseana, Thirty Slews
2000 - A chartered Antonov An-26 explodes after takeoff in Northern Angola killing 50
2012 - The New York stock exchange opens after being closed for two days after Hurricane Sandy

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1864 - Nevada became the 36th state.