1. In 1857, the first train from Boston to New York arrived in Springfield, Massachusetts on October 23rd. The train ride took approximately 5 hours to travel the distance of 142 miles.

2. On October 23, 1917, the Massachusetts Women's Suffrage Association held a rally at Faneuil Hall in Boston. Women wore suffragette sashes and gave speeches calling for their right to vote.

3. In 1941, the USS Constitution, also known as "Old Ironsides," made its final voyage to the Boston Navy Yard. The ship had been in active service since 1797 and is now a museum.

4. On October 23, 1956, Hungarian Revolution erupted in Budapest, Hungary. It inspired Hungarian immigrants in Boston to form the Boston Hungarian Federation.

5. In 2004, the Boston Red Sox won their first championship in 86 years by sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. The historic victory occurred on October 23rd and ended the "Curse of the Bambino."