Today in History: October 1, Bombing on newspaper offices kills 21

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2025. There are 91 days left in the year.

On Oct. 1, 1910, the offices of the Los Angeles Times were destroyed by a dynamite explosion and fire, killing 21 employees; union activist J.B. McNamara eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison for the bombing.

In 1890, Yosemite National Park was established by the U.S. Congress.

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