This Day in History: 10/24/1901 - Barrel Down Niagara Falls

In this "This Day in History" video clip learn about different events that have occurred on October 24th. Some of the events include Walt Disney talking about communism and the D. C. snipers were arrested. Also, the Concord takes it's final flight and Annie Edson Taylor is the first person over Niagara Falls in a barrel.

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