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There can be no freedom without freedom to fail.
— Eric Hoffer
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Today is Thursday, October 13th, the 286th day of 2022. There are 79 days left in the year. It is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day, National Fossil Day, National Yorkshire Pudding Day, International Day for Failure, and World Thrombosis Day.
On This Day
In 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Navy, predecessor to the U.S. Navy.
In 1821, the Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire was publicly proclaimed.
In 1903, Boston defeated Pittsburgh in the first modern World Series.
In 1944, Soviet forces took Riga.
In 1957, The Four Preps, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby all appeared on a CBS television special to introduce the brand new Edsel automobile. Debuting in a recession, it was considered unattractive and of poor quality. Following a loss of over $250 million on the model, Ford announced the cancelation of the Edsel two years later.
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