Today in History.

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Ten years ago:Grateful fans embraced the World Series champion Boston Red Sox, hailing the team as heroes during a jubilant parade. At left, former players Manny Ramirez, left, Pedro Martinez, center and Kevin Millar leave the field after a Fenway Park celebration in May of the 2004 victory.

Today is Thursday, Oct. 30, the 303rd day of 2014. There are 62 days left in the year.

Today's Highlight in History:

On Oct. 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali knocked out George Foreman in the eighth round of a 15-round bout in Kinshasa, Zaire, known as the ''Rumble in the Jungle,'' to regain his world heavyweight title.

On this date:

In 1735, the second president of the United States, John Adams, was born in Braintree, Massachusetts.

In 1864, Helena, Montana, was founded.

In 1921, the silent film classic ''The Sheik,'' starring Rudolph Valentino, premiered in Los Angeles.

In 1938, the radio play ''The War of the Worlds,'' starring Orson Welles, aired on CBS.

In 1944, the Martha Graham ballet ''Appalachian Spring,'' with music by Aaron Copland, premiered at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., with Graham in a leading role.

In 1945, the U.S. government announced the end of shoe rationing, effective at midnight.

In 1953, Gen. George C. Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Dr. Albert Schweitzer received the Peace Prize for 1952.

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