History: October 29 (#1)

History: October 29 (#1)
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October 29, 1964 Biggest jewel heist in American history when Murph the Surf and gang burgle the American Museum of Natural History stealing the Star of India and other gems.

Commentary

Commentary

On October 29, in the year 1964: Biggest jewel heist in American history when Murph the Surf and gang burgle the American Museum of Natural History stealing the Star of India and other gems. The American Museum of Natura l History (AMNH) is a natural history museum on the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City. Why October 29, 1964 matters: Biggest jewel heist in American history when Murph the Surf and gang burgle the American Museum of Natural History stealing the Star of India and other gems. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards. Historical context: October 29, 1964 The 20th century brought rapid advances in health, communication, science, and technology that reshaped everyday human experience. The event on this day: Biggest jewel heist in American history when Murph the Surf and gang burgle the American Museum of Natural History stealing the Star of India and other gems. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Museum_of_Natural_History (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)