Today is Friday, Oct. 18, the 292nd day of 2024. There are 74 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 18, 1968, American Bob Beamon shattered the previous long jump world record by nearly two feet, leaping 29 feet, 2 1/4 inches (8.90 meters) at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Also on this date: In 1867, the United States took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. Related Articles Today in History: October 17, Loma Prieta earthquake strikes California Today in History: October 16, Black men gather for the Million Man March Today in History: October 15, #MeToo movement goes viral One of Colorado’s most beautiful places is also one of its least crowded Take a (steep) hike through local history on Mount Sanitas in Boulder In 1898, the American flag was first raised in Puerto Rico, shortly before Spain formally relinquished control of the island to the U.S. In 1931, inventor Thomas Alva Edison died at his home in West Orange, New Jersey, at the age of 84. In 1954, Texas Instruments unveiled the Regency TR-1, the first commercially produced transistor radio. In 1962, James D.
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