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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1860: Abraham Lincoln is elected the 16th president of the United States (more info) 1913: Mohandas Gandhi is arrested while leading a march of Indian miners in South Africa (more info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1917 – Mata Hari, the archetype of the seductive female spy, is executed for espionage (More info) 1951 – 'I Love Lucy,' starring Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, makes its television debut (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1492 – Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall in the Caribbean (More info) 1810 – The first Oktoberfest occurs when Bavarian royalty invites the citizens of Munich to celebrate the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1865 – The Salvation Army is founded in London, England (More info) 1937 – The luncheon meat SPAM is introduced by the Hormel Foods Corporation (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1776 – The United States Declaration of Independence is adopted by the Second Continental Congress (More info) 1886 – The people of France offer the Statue of Liberty to the people of the United States (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1844 – Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, and his brother Hyrum Smith are murdered by a mob at the Carthage, Illinois jail (More info) 1898 – The first solo circumnavigation of the globe is completed by Joshua Slocum from Briar Island, Nova Scotia (More info)

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1858 – Senate candidate Abraham Lincoln declares “a house divided against itself cannot stand” (More info) 1903 – The Ford Motor Company is incorporated (More info)