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14 October

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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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