On October 23rd:

 1850  First National Women’s Rights Convention

More than 1000 suffragettes arrived in Worcester, Massachusetts to continue the work set out in Seneca Falls Convention two years prior. They set out to promote equal enfranchisement for women.

 1956   Hungarian Uprising Begins

The Hungarian Uprising, a nationwide revolt against Soviet influence and the Hungarian People’s Republic, commenced on this day. The event brought significant political changes and marked a period of political turmoil in Eastern Europe during the Cold War.

 2001   Apple Introduces the iPod

Apple revolutionized the music industry when it unveiled the iPod, a portable media player that would change how people listen to music. This innovative device transformed the way we carry, store, and enjoy music, laying the foundation for Apple’s digital empire.