4th December 1892
Generalissimo Francisco Franco Bahamonde, Spanish dictator who ruled over Spain from 1939 until his death in 1975, was born. 125 years.
14th September 1927
Angela Isadora Duncan, American dancer who performed throughout Europe, died. 90 years.
24th October 1917
The October Revolution (November in Gregorian calendar): Bolshevik Red Guards forces under the Military Revolutionary Committee began the takeover of government building. 100 years.
23rd September 1968
The Tet Offensive, one of the largest military campaigns of the Vietnam War, ended. 50 years.