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The U.S. Suffered Its First Train Robbery

The U.S. Suffered Its First Train Robbery

1866

The Reno Gang carried out the first train robbery in the United States on October 6, 1866, in Jackson County, Indiana. They stole $13,000 from an Ohio and Mississippi railroad train, marking the beginning of a series of train robberies by the gang.

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Thomas Edison Showed His First Motion Picture

Thomas Edison Showed His First Motion Picture

1889

On October 6, 1889, Thomas Edison showed his first motion picture. This demonstration marked a pivotal moment in the development of the film industry and showcased Edison's Kinetoscope, a device for viewing moving pictures.

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LSD was Declared Illegal in the United States

LSD was Declared Illegal in the United States

1966

On October 6, 1966, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) was declared illegal in the United States. This move was part of a broader crackdown on psychedelic drugs, which were becoming increasingly popular in the 1960s counterculture.

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