History Today - Oct. 10

In 1911, the Wuchang Uprising began leading to the end of 4000 years of dynastic rule in China.

In 1780, 22,000 people died in Barbados, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Sint Eustatius when a hurricane blew through.

In 1767, the Mason-Dixon line was drawn.

In 1845, the U.S. Naval Academy opened in Annapolis, Maryland.

In 1973, U.S. Vice President Spiro Agnew resigned.

In 2004, “Superman” actor Christopher Reeve died at age 52. A

In 1979, Wayne Gretzky made his NHL debut.

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