Today in History highlights from October events
Key events include the 1929 Black Tuesday stock market crash wiping out thousands as panic gripped Wall Street. Also noted are the 1901 electrocution of McKinley assassin Leon Czolgosz, the 1966 founding of the National Organization for Women, the 1967 Broadway premiere of Hair, and 1998 John Glenn's return to space aboard Discovery at age 77.
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Haunted houses cling to life in Kansas City district
Dwayne Throneberry revives The Morgue in a 60,000 square foot West Bottoms warehouse as Kansas City's haunted houses endure. Industry voices say the sector has peaked, with 3,000 to 5,000 haunts nationwide, though the strongest players remain, led by big venues and enduring venues like The Edge of Hell The Beast and Catacombs.
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PETA uses Smiths dogs to target pet food maker lams
Anna Nicole Smith stars in a PETA ad campaign accusing lams of animal testing and abuse in its contracting labs. PETA cites a 2002 2003 undercover probe claiming dogs were killed and vocal cords removed, while lams denies the charges and cites ongoing welfare collaborations. The piece also covers Jay Leno's comments on discipline and a charity tie in.
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Actress Winona Ryder Turns 34 In Celebration
Notable birthdays mark the day as actress Winona Ryder reaches 34, while country singer Lee Clayton turns 63 and musician Peter Green hits 59. Other entertainers in the mix include actor Richard Dreyfuss at 58 singer Randy Jackson at 44 and musician Toby Smith at 35 actress Gabrielle Union at 32.
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Lee Clayton
Peter Green
Richard Dreyfuss
Randy Jackson
Toby Smith
Gabrielle Union
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