More Events On This Day (10/23/13) 2001: The original iPod, 2001Apple introduced the iPod, a portable media player that became one of the most successful and revolutionary products of the early 2000s. 1956: Hungarian RevolutionThe Hungarian Revolution began with a massive demonstration in Budapest. 1956: International Atomic Energy Agency headquarters, Vienna.The International Atomic Energy Agency was created with the purpose of increasing the contribution of atomic energy to world peace. 1944: William F. Halsey, Jr.During World War II, U.S. forces under the leadership of Admiral William F. Halsey, Jr., commenced a decisive air and sea battle against the Japanese on the central Philippine island of Leyte. 1942: Bernard Law Montgomery.The British, led by Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, launched a successful infantry attack against the Germans at El-Alamein, Egypt, during World War II. 1925: Johnny Carson.American comedian Johnny Carson-who, as host of The Tonight Show (1962-92), established the standard format for television chat shows-was born.
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