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Edition No. 93 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 22

Test your knowledge of significant historical events that occurred on October 22 throughout the centuries.

Date: 2026-10-22

1. In 1797, which French aeronaut performed the first recorded parachute jump from a balloon over Paris?

2. On October 22, 1962, which U.S. President addressed the nation to announce the discovery of Soviet missile sites in Cuba?

3. In 1836, who was installed as the first President of the Republic of Texas?

4. In 1975, which Soviet space probe became one of the first to transmit images from the surface of Venus?

5. In 1633, the Dutch East India Company was defeated by the Ming dynasty navy in which major engagement?