THIS DAY IN HISTORY in 1797: Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute jump from a balloon. in 1836: Sam Houston was inaugurated as the first president of the Republic of Texas. *********************************** in 1948: On this day, October 22, 1948, little Carol Ann Mathews was born in Twin Falls, ID. The world rejoiced, as did a little (then) boy spirit still in heaven who wouldnt make his appearance until September 12, 1950. Since that day in October, Carol has graced us with her charm, smile, gracious spirit and love. The world has never been the same! I love you Carol and wish us many more years together on earth and in heaven. Im so grateful to call you my wife. ************************************ in 1954: West Germany joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). in 1962: President Kennedy announced an air and naval blockade of Cuba, following the discovery of Soviet missile bases on the island. in 1973: Spanish cellist, conductor, and composer Pablo Casals died in Puerto Rico, at age 96. in 1979: Muhammad Reza Shah Pahlevi, the deposed Shah of Iran, was allowed in the United States for medical treatment. This action led to the Iran hostage crisis.
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