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The article presents briefs reporting historic events that took place during the month of October. The October 1938 panic caused by the radio broadcast of "War of the Worlds" by H. G. Wells is described. The October 1908 introduction of the Ford Model T automobile is reported. Also described is the first performance at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City in October 1883.

The article recounts memorable historical events in the month of October. Al Capone received 5 guilty verdicts of 23 counts of income tax evasion, earning him an 11-year prison sentence. He was released in 7 years on account of good behavior. The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in the New York Harbor. The statue was a gift of friendship from France. Baseball pitcher Don Larsen of the New York Yankees threw the only perfect game in World Series history. His feat of allowing no hitter to reach base helped the Yankees defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers to become World Series champions.