Today in History Today is Wednesday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2023. There are 74 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Oct. 18, 1867, the United States took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. On this date: In 1648, Boston shoemakers were authorized to form a guild to protect their
By The Associated Press Today in History Today is Wednesday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2023. There are 74 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in His