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22 October
Contemporary era
1962
Kennedy announces the Cuba blockade
On 22 October 1962, President Kennedy announced the naval blockade of Cuba at the height of the missile crisis.
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Contemporary era
1836
Sam Houston inaugurated
On 22 October 1836, Sam Houston became the first elected president of the Republic of Texas.
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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment
1797
First parachute jump
On 22 October 1797, Andre-Jacques Garnerin made the first parachute jump over Paris.
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