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14 October
Contemporary era
1962
Cuban Missile Crisis begins
On 14 October 1962, US aircraft spotted Soviet missiles in Cuba, opening the crisis.
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Contemporary era
1947
Breaking the sound barrier
On 14 October 1947, Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier in the Bell X-1.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1066
Battle of Hastings
On 14 October 1066, William the Conqueror defeated Harold II at Hastings and conquered England.
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