Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Oct. 30, 1914 – Turkey goes against its ancient foe, Russia, and becomes an ally of Germany and Austria.
Oct. 30, 1964 – The beggars are out tonight, so motorists are urged to take special precautions.
Oct. 30, 1989 – President Bush will hold a two-day summit meeting with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.
Oct. 30, 2004 – Clocks officially go back an hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31.