1941 - Germany captured Mariupol.
1918 - U.S. soldier Alvin York displays heroics at Argonne
1862 - General Braxton Bragg's army was defeated by General Don Carlos Buell at Perryville, Kentucky. Buell was replaced on October 24 because of his ineffective pursuit of the Confederates after the battle.
1778 - Continentals raid Unadilla
