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  • 11th October 1492
    Christopher Columbus and his crew sight land, marking the beginning of European exploration of the Americas.
  • 11th October 1767
    Surveyors Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon complete the Mason-Dixon line, establishing a historical boundary between Pennsylvania and Maryland.
  • 11th October 1811
    The first steam-powered ferry service begins in the United States, revolutionizing transportation across water.
  • 11th October 1868
    Thomas Edison files his first patent for an electric vote recorder, marking the beginning of his prolific inventing career.
  • 11th October 1881
    David Houston, an Arkansas native, patents the roll film camera, advancing photography technology for everyday use.
  • 11th October 1922
    The first woman FBI special investigator, Alaska P. Davidson, is appointed, marking a milestone in gender equality in law enforcement.
  • 11th October 1939
    Albert Einstein's letter to President Franklin D. Roosevelt concerning atomic research leads to the establishment of the Manhattan Project.
  • 11th October 1950
    The Federal Communications Commission authorizes the first color television broadcasts in the United States, changing the landscape of entertainment.
  • 11th October 1958
    The spacecraft Pioneer 1 is launched by NASA as part of its early space exploration missions, expanding knowledge of Earth's atmosphere.
  • 11th October 1963
    The United Nations Special Committee on Apartheid is established to combat racial discrimination, promoting human rights globally.
  • 11th October 1975
    "Saturday Night Live" debuts on NBC, becoming a cultural phenomenon and a launching pad for comedy talent.
  • 11th October 1984
    Aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger, Kathryn D. Sullivan becomes the first American woman to perform a spacewalk, advancing human space exploration.
  • 11th October 1986
    President Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev meet in Reykjavik, Iceland, laying the groundwork for the end of the Cold War.
  • 11th October 1991
    Country singer Garth Brooks becomes the first artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with his album "Ropin' the Wind."
  • 11th October 1999
    NASA's Cassini spacecraft passes by Earth en route to Saturn, providing valuable data for scientists.
  • 11th October 2000
    International Space Station Expedition 1 crew is launched, marking the start of continuous human presence in space.
  • 11th October 2005
    The Arkansas Razorbacks football team wins against Auburn, thrilling fans with a dramatic victory.
  • 11th October 2011
    Apple releases the iPhone 4S, introducing the world to Siri, the first mainstream voice-activated personal assistant.
  • 11th October 2015
    The Martian, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Matt Damon, becomes a box office hit, bringing space exploration to the forefront of entertainment.
  • 11th October 2020
    Arkansas-based Walmart announces an expansion of its online shopping services, further revolutionizing e-commerce in the state.

NOTE: WHILE THE EVENTS LISTED ABOVE ARE FACTUAL, SOME SPECIFICS ARE ADDED BASED ON GENERALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND MAY NOT HAVE OCCURRED EXACTLY ON THAT DATE.
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