On this day, Oct. 15 …1991: Despite sexual harassment allegations by Anita Hill, the Senate narrowly confirms the nomination of Clarence Thomas to the U.S. Supreme Court, 52-48. 1940: Charles Chaplin's first all-talking comedy, "The Great Dictator," a lampoon of Adolf Hitler, opens in New York. Charles Chaplin's first all-talking comedy, "The Great Dictator," a lampoon of Adolf Hitler, opens in New York. 1976: In the first debate of its kind between vice-presidential nominees, Democrat Walter F. Mondale and Republican Bob Dole face off in Houston. In the first debate of its kind between vice-presidential nominees, Democrat Walter F. Mondale and Republican Bob Dole face off in Houston.

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