October 1868

Wednesday 07:

Cornell University holds opening day ceremonies; initial student enrollment is 412.

Carlos Céspedes issued the Grito de Yara from his plantation, La Demajagua, proclaiming Cuba's independence.

Thomas Edison applied for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.

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