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Today in History: October 25, Teapot Dome Scandal conviction

On Oct. 25, 1929, former Secretary of the Interior Albert B. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for oil field leases at Teapot Dome in Wyoming and the Elk Hills and Buena Vista oil fields in California. As a result of the Teapot Dome Scandal Fall would become the first U.S. Cabinet member to be imprisoned for crimes committed while in office.
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Today in History: October 15, Staten Island ferry collision kills 11

Oct. 15, 2025 is the 288th day of the year; notable historical events and famous birthdays are recorded, including disasters, political milestones, and cultural moments.
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Today in History: September 26, Biosphere 2 stay begins in Arizona

Sept. 26 marks varied historical events including Biosphere 2, major political milestones, disasters, legal actions, space missions, and catastrophic hurricanes.
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Today in History: September 24, First U.S. national monument established

September 24 is associated with multiple significant historical events, including U.S. legal and presidential actions, military and cultural milestones, disasters, and political conflicts.
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Today in History: August 31, Ruby Ridge standoff ends

Aug. 31 marks diverse historical events, including major disasters, political milestones, prominent deaths, art recovery, and notable celebrity birthdays.
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Today in History: May 3, Old Man of the Mountain' collapses

May 3 marked the collapse of New Hampshire's Old Man of the Mountain, a significant natural landmark despite extensive preservation efforts.
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