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Shimla, Oct. 25

This Day in History

2002

Irish actor Richard Harris—who was notable not only for his formidable talent in portraying the intense, volatile, and rebellious hell-raising characters that established his image but also for conducting his real life in a similar manner—died in London.

1983

The U.S. military, under President Ronald Reagan, invaded the tiny island country of Grenada.

1964

The British rock band the Rolling Stones made its first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.

1950

China entered the Korean War on the side of North Korea against South Korea and the United Nations (UN), the United States being the UN’s principal participant.

1940

American collegiate basketball coach Bob Knight, whose 902 career NCAA coaching victories are among the most in men’s basketball history, was born.

1936

Germany and Italy established the Rome-Berlin Axis.

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