This Day in History: 10/16/1934 - Long March in China

This Day in History: 10/16/1934 - Long March in China

In this "This Day in History" video clip learn about different events that have occurred on October 16th. Some of the events include Marie Antoinette being executed and the introduction of the first birth control pill. Also, the Million Man March and the Long March.

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