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Coverage dated October 23, 2026

Today in History: October 23, Beirut barracks bombings

Headline from WTOP Washington DC

Today is Friday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2026. There are 69 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 23, 1983, 241 U.S. service members, most of them Marines, were killed in a suicide truck-bombing at the U.S.

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  1. The Boston Globe

    Today in history: Beirut barracks bombings (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Today is Friday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2026. There are 69 days left in the year.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Today in History: October 23, Beirut barracks bombings (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    Today is Friday, Oct. 23, the 296th day of 2026. There are 69 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 23, 1983, 241 U.S. service members, most of them Marines, were killed in a suicide truck-bombing at the U.S.

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