On this date in 1781, a battle ended in Virginia that was considered an influential victory. Which one was it? And a man known for having creating a sports car that was primarily used in the 1985 film “Back to the Future” was arrested. Who was it, and what was he accused of? Find out on the October 19th edition of Mark’s Almanac.

On this date 151 years ago a transfer from Russia to the United States was made. What was it? And in 1967, an American animated musical comedy from Walt Disney Productions was produced. Find out what it was during the October 18th edition of Mark’s Almanac.

One hundred thirty years ago today, a Thomas Edison innovation debuted, as did The Beatles single “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” What made it so special? Find out on Mark’s Almanac for October 17th.

The Tremont House hotel in Boston became the first modern hotel in the United States to feature this modern amenity for the first time ever on this date in 1829. What was it? And the Cuban Missile crisis began in 1962. What made President Kennedy confer with top military aides to discuss potential military options? Find out on Mark’s Almanac for October 16th.

What exactly did King Henry the 8th of England order to be installed at the complex of Whitehall in 1520? And 11-year-old Grace Bedell wrote a letter to President Abraham Lincoln in 1860, find out what she said on the October 15th edition of Mark’s Almanac.