President Theodore Roosevelt changed the name of the “Executive Mansion” to “The White House.”
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The Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in American schools.
Christopher Columbus claimed he first saw land at present-day Bahamas.
The state of California became the first to ban fur products.
Organized by the Columbian Order, the first recorded 'Columbus Day' was celebrated on this day.
A royal wedding occurred in Munich, which is considered to be the first-ever Oktoberfest event.
