"On Oct. 23, 2001, Apple released the iPod. An estimated 450 million iPod devices were sold before the line was discontinued in 2022. Also on this date: In 1915, an estimated 25,000 women marched on Fifth Avenue in New York City in support of women's suffrage. In 1942, during World War II, Britain launched a major offensive against Axis forces at El Alamein (el ah-lah-MAYN') in Egypt, resulting in an Allied forces victory."
"In 1987, the U.S. Senate rejected the Supreme Court nomination of Robert H. Bork, 58-42. In 1989, 23 people were killed in an explosion at a Phillips Petroleum chemical complex in Pasadena, Texas. In 1995, a Houston jury convicted Yolanda Saldivar of murdering Tejano singing star Selena; Saldivar was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole and remains in prison."
Today is Thursday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2025, with 69 days left in the year. On Oct. 23, 2001, Apple released the iPod; about 450 million units were sold before the line was discontinued in 2022. In 1915 roughly 25,000 women marched on Fifth Avenue in support of women’s suffrage. In 1942 Britain launched a major offensive at El Alamein, achieving an Allied victory. In 1944 the Battle of Leyte Gulf began, a decisive naval victory that helped pave the way to retake the Philippines. Other events include the 1956 Hungarian revolt, the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing, the 1987 Senate rejection of Robert Bork, the 1989 Pasadena chemical complex explosion, the 1995 conviction of Yolanda Saldivar, and the 2002 Moscow theater hostage crisis. Notable birthdays listed include Philip Kaufman, Graca Machel, Ang Lee, Dianne Reeves, and Dwight Yoakam.
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