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Today in History: October 2, Vin Scully wishes all a pleasant afternoon' for the last time

Oct. 2 features notable historical tragedies and milestones, including Vin Scully’s final Dodgers broadcast, wartime losses, political and judicial firsts, and prominent birthdays.
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Today in History: September 15, Lehman Brothers files for bankruptcy

Sept. 15 features major historical events—Lehman bankruptcy (2008), Darwin in the Galapagos (1835), Nuremberg Laws (1935), Battle of Britain turning point, and notable birthdays.
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Today in History: October 1, Bombing on newspaper offices kills 21

Oct. 1 marks multiple major events: the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing, Yosemite's 1890 founding, Henry Ford's Model T debut, and Mao's 1949 proclamation.
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