The Eastern Atlantic States Mission is organized. (1)
-- 50 years ago - Oct 16, 1960
Philo Dibble (a Kirtland land dealer) baptized by Parley P. Pratt. Joseph Smith living on Frederick G. Williams' farm which was $400 in debt and in danger of reverting to the prior owner; Joseph Coe was required to raise the money but couldn't so Dibble sold some of his 1200 acres for $1.75 per acre and paid Joseph Smith the $400 [per Philo Dibble]. (2)
-- 180 years ago - Oct 16, 1830
[Mark Hofmann] Hofmann injured by bomb in his car. Some speculate that the bomb was intended for Brent Ashworth or Christensen's attorney. (3)
-- 25 years ago - Oct 16, 1985
1 - The Woodland Institute 'On This Day Historical Database,' http://www.woodlandinstitute.com
2 - Tidd, N. R., "Mormon Chronology"
3 - Whittaker, David J., The Hofmann Maze, A Book Review Essay with a Chronology and Bibliography of the Hofmann Case, BYU Studies Vol. 29, No. 1, pg.80,
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