By Abdul Kareem

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Oct. 21, 1985: Emirates aircraft arrive in Dubai

Today in history: October 21, 1985: Emirates’ first two aircraft arrive in Dubai

October 21, 1985: Emirates Airlines' first flight to Karachi from Dubai. The launch of Emirates came following the signing of the lease agreement with the arrival of one of the two aircraft, a Boeing 737-300, at the Dubai International Airport, leased from PIA. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the airline, said then that the two aircraft would help launch Emirates' commercial operations. Initially, the airline operated services to Karachi, Bombay and Delhi.

Jan. 30, 2001: MP dies after brawl in parliament

Today in History: January 30, 2001: MP dies after brawl in Turkey parliament

January 30, 2001: MP dies after brawl in Turkey parliament

October 2, 1995: Portugal’s Socialist Party wins

Today in history: October 2, 1995: Portugal’s Socialist Party wins in a landslide

October 2, 1995: Portugal’s Socialist Party wins in a landslide

Today in history: China’s second manned mission

China launched its second manned space mission, sending two astronauts into orbit

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Oct. 14, 2000: Yemen and US in joint operation

Today in history: October 14, 2000: Yemen and US in joint security operation

October 14, 2000: Yemen and US in joint security operation

October 15, 1995: Juppe elected party president

Today in history: October 15, 1995: Juppe elected party president

October 15, 1995: Juppe elected party president

Oct. 16, 1995: ‘Million Man March’

Today in history: October 16, 1995: Tens of thousands at ‘Million Man March’

October 16, 1995: Tens of thousands at ‘Million Man March’

Oct. 22, 1990: Easy win for Mahathir in polls

Today in history: October 22, 1990: Easy win for Mahathir in elections

October 22, 1990: Easy win for Mahathir in elections

Oct. 23, 1980: Kosygin resigns due to ill health

October 23, 1980: Kosygin resigns due to ill health

October 23, 1980: Kosygin resigns due to ill health

October 26, 1985: UN salutes Mother Teresa

UN salutes Mother Teresa

October 26, 1985: UN salutes Mother Teresa

Oct. 27, 1980: Zambia smashes coup attempt

Today in history: October 27, 1980: Zambia smashes plot to overthrow government

October 27, 1980: Zambia smashes plot to overthrow government

Top White House aide quits over CIA leak

October 28, 2005: Top White House aide quits over CIA leak

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