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October 23~ On this day in 1956, the first ever video recording on magnetic tape was televised coast-to-coast. Learn more about magnetic recorders and recording @ your library. ~ In 1958 an underground earthquake trapped 174 miners in the No. 2 colliery at Springhill , Nova Scotia, at the time, the deepest coal mine in North America. Rescue workers were able to save 100 lives. Dig into coal mines and mining @ your library.

As you may know, on October 28 Steven Squyres, Ph.D., will be awarded the 2010 Mines Medal. The Devereaux Library has available several works by and about Dr. Squyers. These items have been placed at the Circulation Desk for your convenience and are available for check-out. Roving Mars: Spirit, Opportunity, and the Exploration of the Red Planet [book] by Steve Squyres “Squyers artfully chronicles more than a decade of ups, downs, triumphs, dead ends, politics, and, at times, utter confusion in this dramatic tale of how Spirit and Opportunity beat the odds. Roving Mars is both a true adventure story and insider’s view of life at the frontiers of exploration.” – from the publisher. Roving Mars [DVD] with Paul Newman and Steven Squyres “Experience it all as you join the Mars rovers Spirit and Opportunity for an awe inspiring journey to the surface of the mysterious red planet. Through the eyes of the two intrepid, state–of-the-art rovers, and with NASA scientists and engineers at yo...

October 22~ In 1797 the first high altitude parachute jump was made by André-Jacques Garnerin, jumping from a hydrogen balloon above Paris. Interested in parachuting ? Check it out @ your library. ~ The first two International Sun-Earth Explorers were launched into Earth orbit on this day in 1977. Lots more about space exploration @ your library.

October 21~ In 1897 the Yerkes Observatory of the University of Chicago is dedicated. The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright , opens in New York City on this date in 1959. Explore the Guggenheim @ your library.

October 20 ~ Microsoft is accused of forcing IE browser on computers on this day in 1997. Is Microsoft monopolizing the industry? See what the experts have to say @ your library. ~ In 1803 the U.S. Senate ratified the Louisiana Purchase . Unearth this historic event @ your library. ~ Roger Patterson and Robert Gimlin report on October 20, 1967, that they captured a purported Sasquatch on film in California. Begin your own hunt for Bigfoot @ your library.

October 19~ On this day in 1977 the Supersonic Concorde jet landed in New York City for the 1st time. ~ The Reds win the 16th annual World Series . This series will soon become known as the black sox scandal as eight White Sox throw the series. Say it ain't so, Joe! Get the story @ your library. ~ The first American causalities of the military campaign in Afghanistan occurred on this day in 2001 when two Army Rangers perish in a helicopter crash. What’s happening in Afghanistan ? Find it @ your library.

October 19 - Students' Army Training Corps (SATC) unit in operation [Stymiest, Ruth Anne. "Centennial: An Illustrated History, 1885-1985". 1985, pg. 41]