This Day in History: 10/22/1962 - Cuban Missile Crisis Begins

In this "This Day in History" video clip learn about different events that have occurred on October 22nd. Some of the events include the first case of the Spanish flu is reported and the first photo copy is made. Also, the FDA bans red dye 4 and the Cuban Missile Crisis is announced.

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