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October 28

The Gateway Arch, a 630 ft high parabola of stainless steel marking the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial on the waterfront of St. Louis, Missouri, is completed after two and one-half years.

October 28

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October 27

The National Negro Labor Council is formed in Cincinnati to unite black workers in the struggle for full economic, political and social equality.

October 27

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October 26

After eight years and at least 1,000 worker deaths ? mostly Irish immigrants ? the 350-mile Erie Canal opens, linking the Great Lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.

October 26

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October 24

The 40-hour work week went into effect under the Fair Labor Standards Act, signed by Pres. Roosevelt two years earlier - 1940

October 24

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October 23

Explosion and fire at Phillips Petroleum refinery in Pasadena, Texas, kills 23 and injures 314 - 1989

October 23