On this day in history

October 8

American

1871The Great Chicago Fire breaks out in a barn on the city southwest side and burns for two days, killing about 3…

The Great Chicago Fire breaks out in a barn on the city southwest side and burns for two days, killing about 300 people and leaving 100,000 homeless.

1918Corporal Alvin York single handedly kills 25 Germans and captures 132 more in the Argonne Forest, earning the …

Corporal Alvin York single handedly kills 25 Germans and captures 132 more in the Argonne Forest, earning the Medal of Honor.

1998The House of Representatives votes to open an impeachment inquiry against President Bill Clinton.

The House of Representatives votes to open an impeachment inquiry against President Bill Clinton.

1967Bolivian soldiers capture the wounded Che Guevara in a ravine, ending his attempt to spread revolution through…

Bolivian soldiers capture the wounded Che Guevara in a ravine, ending his attempt to spread revolution through South America.

2005A 7.6 magnitude earthquake devastates Kashmir, killing more than 80,000 people in Pakistan and India.

A 7.6 magnitude earthquake devastates Kashmir, killing more than 80,000 people in Pakistan and India.

451The Council of Chalcedon opens, defining Christ as fully God and fully man in a formula that splits Christiani…

The Council of Chalcedon opens, defining Christ as fully God and fully man in a formula that splits Christianity for centuries.