1867-Alaska Purchase: US buys Alaska from Russia

1867-Alaska Purchase: US buys Alaska from Russia

On October 18, 1867, the US agreed to buy Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. During the treaty signing, the Russian Minister to the US, Edouard de Stoeckl, and the US Secretary of State, William Seward, negotiated the deal that saw the handover of Alaska to the US...
1938- Evel Knievel is born

1938- Evel Knievel is born

Evel Knievel, a popular motorcycle stunt performer, was born on October 17th, 1938. He held the record for 35 years for jumping over the most stacked cars, which stood until October 2008. His customized Harley Davidson XR-750, made of aluminum, steel, and fiberglass,...