BC Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela
BC Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela
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Historical Events on October 1
Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown
Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown
Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
Karl Marx publishes "Das Kapital" in Berlin, describing the capitalist system, its instability, and its tendency toward
Karl Marx publishes "Das Kapital" in Berlin, describing the capitalist system, its instability, and its tendency toward self-destruction
Henry Ford introduces the Model T car, priced at $825
The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927.
World War I: A combined Arab and British force, led by Lawrence of Arabia, captures Damascus from the Ottoman Empire
The Capture of Damascus occurred on 1 October 1918 after the capture of Haifa and the victory at the Battle of Samakh which opened the way for the pursuit north from the Sea of Galilee and the Third...
Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, effectively head of state of the Soviet Union
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (2 March 1931 – 30 August 2022) was a Soviet and Russian politician who was the last leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 until the country's dissolution in 1991.
Cult zombie film "Night of the Living Dead," directed by George A. Romero and starring Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea, pre
Cult zombie film "Night of the Living Dead," directed by George A. Romero and starring Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea, premieres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Marvin Gaye releases his last studio album "Midnight Love," featuring the single "Sexual Healing"
"Sexual Healing" is a song recorded by American singer Marvin Gaye from his seventeenth and final studio album, Midnight Love (1982).
Muhammad Ali stops Joe Frazier in 14 rounds in Quezon City, Philippines, to retain his WBC/WBA heavyweight title in a ma
Muhammad Ali stops Joe Frazier in 14 rounds in Quezon City, Philippines, to retain his WBC/WBA heavyweight title in a match billed as the "Thrilla in Manila"
Aethelwulf, King of Wessex marries Judith aged 12, daughter of Charles the Bold of Francia in Verberie
Aethelwulf, King of Wessex marries Judith aged 12, daughter of Charles the Bold of Francia in Verberie
Swedish king Gustav I (40) marries his second wife Margaret Leijonhufvud (20) at Uppsala Cathedral
Swedish king Gustav I (40) marries his second wife Margaret Leijonhufvud (20) at Uppsala Cathedral
Prince William Frederick (later William V, King of Netherlands) marries his cousin Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia
Prince William Frederick (later William V, King of Netherlands) marries his cousin Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia
Damasus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Damasus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
During a siege in Constantinople, the Theotokos (Mary, the mother of Jesus) appears at the church in Blachernae, holding
During a siege in Constantinople, the Theotokos (Mary, the mother of Jesus) appears at the church in Blachernae, holding her veil over the praying faithful, among them St. Andrew of Constantinople
Edgar I, the Peaceful, becomes king of all England
Edgar (or Eadgar; c. 944 – 8 July 975), also known as Edgar the Peacemaker, the Peaceful and the Peaceable, was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975.
John XIII Crescentii is elected to succeed Pope Leo VIII
Pope John XIII (Latin: Ioannes XIII; ca. 930 – 6 September 972) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 1 October 965 to his death.
Gerard de Ridefort, grandmaster of the Knights Templar since 1184, is killed in the Siege of Acre
Gerard de Ridefort, grandmaster of the Knights Templar since 1184, is killed in the Siege of Acre
Count Rudolf van Habsburg becomes the first King of the Germans
The House of Habsburg, also known as the House of Austria, was one of the most powerful dynasties in the history of Europe and European influenced polities.
Storm breaks Leiden dike, drowning 20,000 Spanish soldiers and helping end the Siege of Leiden
Storm breaks Leiden dike, drowning 20,000 Spanish soldiers and helping end the Siege of Leiden
Spanish troops under Spinola occupy Fort Rhine Birch
Spanish troops under Spinola occupy Fort Rhine Birch
Russian parliament accepts annexation of Crimea
Russian parliament accepts annexation of Crimea
Battle of Simbirsk: Russian Tsarist army decisively defeats a large force of rebel Cossacks led by Stepan Razin on the V
Battle of Simbirsk: Russian Tsarist army decisively defeats a large force of rebel Cossacks led by Stepan Razin on the Volga River
Parliament declares Hungary independent, and Francis Rákóczi becomes king
Parliament declares Hungary independent, and Francis Rákóczi becomes king
British troops under General Thomas Gage land in Boston
British troops under General Thomas Gage land in Boston
Russians under Suvorov defeat the Turks at Kinburn
Count Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov-Rymniksky, Prince of Italy (24 November [O.S. 13 November] 1729 or 1730 – 18 May [O.S.
First session of the new French legislative assembly
The French Revolution was a period of political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789 and ended with the Coup of 18 Brumaire on 9 November 1799.
Belgium is conquered by France
France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe.
Spain cedes Louisiana to France in a secret treaty
Louisiana was a province of New Spain from 1762 to 1801. It was primarily located in the center of North America encompassing the western basin of the Mississippi River plus New Orleans.
Britain and France sign the Preliminary of London
The War of the Second Coalition (French: Guerre de la Deuxième Coalition) (1798–1802) was the second war between revolutionary France and a coalition of European monarchies, led by Britain, Austria...
The Russian army under Ivan Paskevich storms Yerevan, ending a millennium of Muslim domination in Armenia
The Russian army under Ivan Paskevich storms Yerevan, ending a millennium of Muslim domination in Armenia
South African College is founded in Cape Town and later separates into the University of Cape Town and the South African
South African College is founded in Cape Town and later separates into the University of Cape Town and the South African College Schools
The General Trade Journal newspaper begins publishing in Amsterdam
A newspaper is a periodical publication containing written information about current events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background.
Racer's Hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico
Racer's hurricane was a destructive tropical cyclone that had severe effects in northeastern Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in early October 1837.
News of the World begins publication in London
News of the World begins publication in London
First Hawaiian stamps issued
The Hawaiian Missionaries are the first postage stamps of the Kingdom of Hawaii, issued in 1851.
The watch company, founded in 1850 in Roxbury by Aaron Lufkin Dennison, relocates to Waltham, Massachusetts, to become t
The watch company, founded in 1850 in Roxbury by Aaron Lufkin Dennison, relocates to Waltham, Massachusetts, to become the Waltham Watch Company, a pioneer in the American System of Watch Manufacturing
Dutch Breda-Tilburg railway opens
Tilburg railway station is a railway station located in Tilburg in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands.
Cyclone strikes Calcutta, killing 70,000
Cyclone strikes Calcutta, killing 70,000
Dutch Eindhoven-Venlo railway opens
The Viersen–Venlo railway is a railway line running from Viersen in Germany to Venlo in the Netherlands. The line was opened in 1866 by the Bergisch-Märkische Railway Company.
First postcards are issued in Vienna, Austria
First postcards are issued in Vienna, Austria
General Dutch Werkliedenverbond (ANWV) forms in Utrecht
General Dutch Werkliedenverbond (ANWV) forms in Utrecht
Rotterdam opens drinking water pipes
Rotterdam opens drinking water pipes
Cincinnati Enquirer publishes the first report on baseball's reserve clause; rights to players are retained by the team
Cincinnati Enquirer publishes the first report on baseball's reserve clause; rights to players are retained by the team upon the contract's expiration; replaced by free agency
Special mail delivery service begins in the US
Special mail delivery service begins in the US
US Mint at Carson City, Nevada, closes
US Mint at Carson City, Nevada, closes
Balochistan (part of modern Pakistan) is conquered by the British
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia.
National Geographic magazine is published for the first time
National Geographic (formerly The National Geographic Magazine, sometimes branded as Nat Geo) is an American monthly magazine published by National Geographic Partners.
Dutch soccer club HFC Haarlem is founded, becomes national champions in 1946, goes bankrupt in 2010, and merges with HFC
Dutch soccer club HFC Haarlem is founded, becomes national champions in 1946, goes bankrupt in 2010, and merges with HFC Kennemerland to form the new club Haarlem Kennemerland
Germany's anti-socialist laws lapse
The Anti-Socialist Laws or Socialist Laws (German: Sozialistengesetze; officially Gesetz gegen die gemeingefährlichen Bestrebungen der Sozialdemokratie, "Law against the public danger of social...
First classes at the University of Chicago are held, with an enrollment of 594 men and women and a faculty of 120
First classes at the University of Chicago are held, with an enrollment of 594 men and women and a faculty of 120
Civic organization Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is founded in Omaha, Nebraska
Civic organization Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is founded in Omaha, Nebraska
Romanians in Constantinople massacred
Romanians in Constantinople massacred
Dutch railway Alkmaar-Receiver opens
Dutch railway Alkmaar-Receiver opens
J.B. van Heutsz becomes Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
Joannes Benedictus "Jo" van Heutsz was a Dutch military officer who was appointed governor general of the Dutch East Indies in 1904, years after he had become famous for bringing to an end the long...
First Dutch electric railway in use (Rotterdam-The Hague)
First Dutch electric railway in use (Rotterdam-The Hague)
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Chesbro records his final victory for the New York Highlanders before being wa
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Chesbro records his final victory for the New York Highlanders before being waived and claimed by the Red Sox, defeating Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators 2-1
Berkshire Cattle Fair is held in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (first state fair)
Berkshire Cattle Fair is held in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (first state fair)
United Dutch diamond workers get an 8-hour workday
United Dutch diamond workers get an 8-hour workday
The first division of Canadian troops, 33,000, sails for Britain; most Canadians are volunteers, anxious to prove their
The first division of Canadian troops, 33,000, sails for Britain; most Canadians are volunteers, anxious to prove their loyalty to the Commonwealth
Dutch law provides for an 8-hour workday
Dutch law provides for an 8-hour workday
WJZ, Newark, NJ, begins broadcasting
WJZ, Newark, NJ, begins broadcasting
Former Chicago Staleys play their first NFL game as the Chicago Bears and beat the Racine Legion 6-0 at Horlick Field in
Former Chicago Staleys play their first NFL game as the Chicago Bears and beat the Racine Legion 6-0 at Horlick Field in Racine, Wisconsin
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Rogers Hornsby goes 3-for-5 in a 7-1 regular season-ending win against the Chicago Cu
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Rogers Hornsby goes 3-for-5 in a 7-1 regular season-ending win against the Chicago Cubs, improving his batting average to .401; he is the only MLB player to bat .400 and hit 40 home runs in the same season
Pittsburgh Pirates, with a team including five future Baseball Hall of Famers, clinch the NL pennant with a 9-6 win agai
Pittsburgh Pirates, with a team including five future Baseball Hall of Famers, clinch the NL pennant with a 9-6 win against the Cincinnati Reds; Pirates' last NL pennant until 1960
Finnish distance runner Paavo Nurmi runs a 15k world record of 46:49.6 and 10 miles in 50:15.0 in Berlin, Germany
Finnish distance runner Paavo Nurmi runs a 15k world record of 46:49.6 and 10 miles in 50:15.0 in Berlin, Germany
Spain adopts constitutional measure giving women the right to vote
Women's suffrage in the Spanish Second Republic period was the result of efforts dating back to the mid-1800s.
New York Giants make no first downs but still beat the Green Bay Packers 10-7 in a Week 3 NFL matchup at Borchert Field,
New York Giants make no first downs but still beat the Green Bay Packers 10-7 in a Week 3 NFL matchup at Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Pullman Company formally recognizes Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids (commonly referred to as the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, BSCP) was a labor union in the United States.
After a one-month Siege of Warsaw, hostile forces enter the city
The history of Warsaw spans over 1400 years. In that time, the city evolved from a cluster of villages to the capital of a major European power, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth—and, under the...
Pennsylvania Turnpike, pioneering toll thruway, opens
Pennsylvania Turnpike, pioneering toll thruway, opens
Bell P-59 Airacomet fighter, first US jet, makes maiden flight
Bell P-59 Airacomet fighter, first US jet, makes maiden flight
Allied forces capture Naples during WW II
World War II (1939–1945) involved sustained strategic bombing of railways, harbours, cities, workers' and civilian housing, and industrial districts in enemy territory.
Newspaper editor Alejandro Córdova is assassinated in Guatemala
Newspaper editor Alejandro Córdova is assassinated in Guatemala
US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), precursor to the CIA, disbands
US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), precursor to the CIA, disbands
12 Nazi war criminals sentenced to death in Nuremberg
The Nuremberg trials were international criminal trials held by France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States against leaders of defeated Nazi Germany for plotting and carrying...
First helicopter airmail and express service in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Airways (LAA) was a helicopter airline founded in October 1947 by Clarence Belinn and based in Westchester, California, which offered service to area airports throughout Southern...
California Supreme Court voids state statute banning interracial marriages in Perez v Sharp case
Perez v. Sharp, also known as Perez v. Lippold or Perez v. Moroney, is a 1948 case decided by the Supreme Court of California in which the court held by a 4–3 majority that the state's ban on...
Publication of poetry volume "Annie Allen" by Gwendolyn Brooks, 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and first African America
Publication of poetry volume "Annie Allen" by Gwendolyn Brooks, 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and first African American recipient of a Pulitzer [1]
24th Infantry Regiment, the last all-black US military unit, is deactivated
The 25th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Tropic Lightning") is a United States Army division based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
First ultra high frequency (UHF) television station, Portland, OR
UHF television broadcasting is the use of ultra high frequency (UHF) radio for over-the-air transmission of television signals.
Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is partitioned from Madras
The Andhra State Act, 1953 is an Act of Indian Parliament that formed State of Andhra by splitting the State of Madras and transferring parts of Madras to the State of Mysore.
British colony of Nigeria becomes a federation
British colony of Nigeria becomes a federation
Baltimore Colts fullback Alan Ameche becomes the first rookie in NFL history to top 100 yards rushing in his first two g
Baltimore Colts fullback Alan Ameche becomes the first rookie in NFL history to top 100 yards rushing in his first two games, totaling 153 against the Detroit Lions after 194 yards in his debut vs. the Chicago Bears
American jockey Johnny Heckmann becomes the first to ride seven winners at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney/Cicero near
American jockey Johnny Heckmann becomes the first to ride seven winners at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney/Cicero near Chicago, Illinois
B-52 bombers begin full-time flying alert in case of a USSR attack
B-52 bombers begin full-time flying alert in case of a USSR attack
Britain transfers Christmas Island (south of Java) to Australia
Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name.
KCBY TV channel 11 in Coos Bay, OR (CBS) begins broadcasting
KCBY TV channel 11 in Coos Bay, OR (CBS) begins broadcasting
A volcano believed to be extinct erupts in Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha (), colloquially Tristan, is a remote group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Nigeria enacts a new constitution and becomes a republic
From 1960 to 1963, Nigeria was a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Nigeria shared the monarch with Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, and certain other sovereign states.
First official broadcast of Trans World Radio on Bonaire
Bonaire is a Caribbean island in the Leeward Antilles. A special municipality (officially "public body") of the Netherlands, its capital is the port of Kralendijk, on the west (leeward) coast of the...
Failed coup under Lt. Col. Untung in Indonesia
Failed coup under Lt. Col. Untung in Indonesia
Newspaper magnate Thomson purchases "The Times"
Newspaper magnate Thomson purchases "The Times"
English psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd arrives in New York for their first US tour
Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals) and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals), with David...
Roger Sessions' 7th Symphony premieres in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Jean Martinon conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchest
Roger Sessions' 7th Symphony premieres in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Jean Martinon conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Guyanese government takes over the British Guiana Broadcasting Service (BGBS)
The Guyanese government takes over the British Guiana Broadcasting Service (BGBS)
Concorde 001 jet airplane test flight breaks the sound barrier
Concorde 001 jet airplane test flight breaks the sound barrier
63 arrested in a riot to buy Rolling Stones tickets in Milan, Italy
63 arrested in a riot to buy Rolling Stones tickets in Milan, Italy
Joseph Luns becomes Secretary-General of NATO
Joseph Luns becomes Secretary-General of NATO
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" horror film premieres in director Tobe Hooper's hometown, Austin, Texas in the US
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" horror film premieres in director Tobe Hooper's hometown, Austin, Texas in the US
Britain grants internal self-government to the Seychelles
Britain grants internal self-government to the Seychelles
First state-owned Dutch casino opens in Zandvoort
First state-owned Dutch casino opens in Zandvoort
Elton John is honored by Madison Square Garden's MSG Hall of Fame
Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City.
Comoros adopts a constitution
The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelagic country made up of three islands in Southeastern Africa, located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian...
Nigeria adopts a constitution, and Alhaji Shagari becomes president
The president of Nigeria, officially the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Cosmonauts Ryumin and Popov break the space endurance record of 176 days
Cosmonauts Ryumin and Popov break the space endurance record of 176 days
J. Chodorov and N. Panama's "A Talent for Murder" premieres in London
J. Chodorov and N. Panama's "A Talent for Murder" premieres in London
EPCOT Center opens in Orlando, Florida
Epcot (stylized in capital letters as EPCOT) is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida.
Denise Wallace, 18, of Virginia, is crowned Miss Teen of America
Miss America 1984, the 57th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 17, 1983, on NBC Network.
Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury comic strip resumes after a 2-year hiatus
Doonesbury is a comic strip by American cartoonist Garry Trudeau that chronicles the adventures and lives of an array of characters of various ages, professions, and backgrounds, from the President...
Israeli air raid on PLO headquarters in Tunis kills 68
The Israeli Air Force (IAF; Hebrew: זְרוֹעַ הָאֲוִיר וְהֶחָלָל, romanized: Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal, lit. 'Air and Space Arm', commonly known as חֵיל הָאֲוִיר, Kheil HaAvir, "Air Corps") operates as...
Fiji's Constitution is suspended
The Constitution of Fiji is the supreme law of Fiji. There have been four Constitutions since the first was adopted in 1970.
Andrei Andreyevich Gromyko retires as Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet
Andrei Andreyevich Gromyko retires as Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet
Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the v
Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the victorious US 4 x 100 m relay team
Lowest batting average for NL champion (Tony Gwynn .313)
Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr. (May 9, 1960 – June 16, 2014), nicknamed "Mr. Padre", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 20 seasons (1982–2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for...
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed "Too Tall" Jones records his 1,000th NFL tackle in a 30-13 defeat to the New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed "Too Tall" Jones records his 1,000th NFL tackle in a 30-13 defeat to the New York Giants at Texas Stadium
MLB batting titles are decided on the final day of the regular season: In the AL, Kirby Puckett goes 2-for-5 and edges C
MLB batting titles are decided on the final day of the regular season: In the AL, Kirby Puckett goes 2-for-5 and edges Carney Lansford .339 to .336; In the NL, Tony Gwynn's 3-for-4 beats Will Clark .336 to .333
10,000 Ugandan RPF rebels move into Rwanda
Human occupation of Rwanda is thought to have begun shortly after the last ice age. By the 11th century, the inhabitants had organized into a number of kingdoms.
Howard Stern adds Baltimore to his radio network with WJFK-AM in Baltimore, Maryland, the hometown of sidekick Robin Qui
Howard Stern adds Baltimore to his radio network with WJFK-AM in Baltimore, Maryland, the hometown of sidekick Robin Quivers
Cartoon Network premieres
This is a list of television programs currently or formerly broadcast by Cartoon Network in the United States.
NHL owners begin a lockout of players lasting 103 days; the season is shortened to 48 games instead of 84 as players see
NHL owners begin a lockout of players lasting 103 days; the season is shortened to 48 games instead of 84 as players seek collective bargaining and owners seek a salary cap
Bermuda begins using new area code 441
Bermuda begins using new area code 441
Carolina Hurricanes lose franchise's debut NHL game 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Ice Palace in Tampa, Florida
The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida.
LA's Mauricio Cienfuegos and Martin Machon equal the MLS playoff record of three assists each as the Galaxy roll to a 6-
LA's Mauricio Cienfuegos and Martin Machon equal the MLS playoff record of three assists each as the Galaxy roll to a 6-1 win over the Dallas Burn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California
An all-African podium for the men's marathon at the Sydney Olympics as Gezahegne Abera of Ethiopia runs 2:10:11 for the
An all-African podium for the men's marathon at the Sydney Olympics as Gezahegne Abera of Ethiopia runs 2:10:11 for the gold medal, 0.20 seconds ahead of Kenyan Erick Wainaina, with bronze going to Ethiopian Tesfaye Tola
Free agent center Wang Zhizhi, the first Chinese-born player in the NBA, signs a 3-year offer sheet with the Los Angeles
Free agent center Wang Zhizhi, the first Chinese-born player in the NBA, signs a 3-year offer sheet with the Los Angeles Clippers; he is waived in 2003 and moves to the Miami Heat
Terrorist network Jemaah Islamiyah explodes a series of bombs at Jimbaran Beach Resort and Kuta in Bali, Indonesia, kill
Terrorist network Jemaah Islamiyah explodes a series of bombs at Jimbaran Beach Resort and Kuta in Bali, Indonesia, killing 20 people and injuring over 100
Indra Nooyi becomes the new CEO of PepsiCo
Indra Nooyi is an Indian-born American business executive who was the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018. Nooyi has consistently ranked among the world's 100 most...
American oilman Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. pleads guilty to paying bribes to Saddam Hussein’s government in order to gain oil co
American oilman Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. pleads guilty to paying bribes to Saddam Hussein’s government in order to gain oil contracts [1]
36 people are killed in a ferry collision in Hong Kong
36 people are killed in a ferry collision in Hong Kong
A partial United States federal government shutdown occurs due to political disagreements over operational spending
From October 1 to 17, 2013, the United States federal government entered a shutdown and curtailed most routine operations because neither legislation appropriating funds for the fiscal year 2014 nor...
41 children are killed by a suicide bombing at the Akrameh al-Makhzumi school in Homs, Syria
The following is a timeline of the Syrian civil war from August to December 2014. Information about aggregated casualty counts is found at Casualties of the Syrian Civil War.
A gunman kills eight students and a teacher at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon
Roseburg is the most populous city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Oregon. It is located in the Umpqua River Valley in southern Oregon.
"Bluey," the animated Australian children's television series, premieres on ABC Kids
Bluey is an Australian animated television series aimed at preschool children, created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in Queensland.
China celebrates 70th anniversary of Communism with military parade of 15,000 soldiers in Beijing
China celebrates 70th anniversary of Communism with military parade of 15,000 soldiers in Beijing
US White House aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19
Hope Charlotte Hicks is an American public relations executive and political advisor best known for her roles in the first Trump administration.
Global COVID-19 death toll of recorded cases surpasses 5 million as the Delta variant continues to surge around the worl
Global COVID-19 death toll of recorded cases surpasses 5 million as the Delta variant continues to surge around the world [1]
Rock singer David Lee Roth announces his retirement following a five-concert residency in Las Vegas in January 2022
David Lee Roth known as "Diamond Dave" is an American rock singer. Known for his wild and energetic stage persona, he was the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Van Halen for three separate periods:...
Ringo Starr postpones two dates of his All-Starr Band tour due to illness
Sir Richard Starkey, known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles.
Brock Purdy sets a 49ers franchise record for the highest single-game completion rate of 95.2%
Brock Richard Purdy is an American professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).
Claudia Sheinbaum is sworn in as Mexico's first female president [1]
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is a Mexican politician, energy and climate change scientist, and academic who has been serving as the 66th president of Mexico since 2024.
6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes just west of Palompon in the Philippines, at least 72 are killed [1]
On September 30, 2025, at 21:59:43 PHT (13:59:43 UTC), an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 on the moment magnitude scale (Mw ) struck the Visayas archipelago in the Philippines.
Famous Births on October 1
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Henry III is born
Henry III is born
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Charles VI is born
Charles VI is born
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William Boeing is born
William Boeing, American aviation pioneer, known for american aviation pioneer, was born on 1881-10-01. William Edward Boeing (October 1, 1881 – September 28, 1956) was an American aviation pioneer.
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Jimmy Carter is born
Jimmy Carter is born
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Theresa May is born
Theresa May is born
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Richard Harris is born
Richard Harris, Irish actor and singer, known for irish actor and singer, was born on 1930-10-01. Richard St John Francis Harris (1 October 1930 – 25 October 2002) was an Irish actor and singer.
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Julie Andrews is born
Julie Andrews, English actress, singer and author, known for british actress, singer and author, was born on 1936-10-01. Dame Julie Andrews is an English actress, singer and author.
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Brie Larson is born
Brie Larson, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1990-10-01. Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, known professionally as Brie Larson, is an American actress.
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Youssou N'dour is born
Youssou N'dour, French musician, known for senegalese politician and musician, was born on 1960-10-01. Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and politician.
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Peter Blake is born
Peter Blake is born
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Grete Waitz is born
Grete Waitz is born
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Rod Carew is born
Rod Carew, American athlete, known for panamanian–american baseball player/coach, was born on 1946-10-01. Rodney Cline Carew is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball player and coach.
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Mark McGwire is born
Mark McGwire, American athlete, known for american baseball player and coach, was born on 1964-10-01.
Notable Deaths on October 1
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- Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
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- Karl Marx publishes "Das Kapital" in Berlin, describing the capitalist system, its instability, and its tendency toward self-destruction
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- The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927.
Complete Timeline — October 1 Through the Ages
BC Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela
BC Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela
Damasus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Damasus I begins his reign as Catholic Pope
Aethelwulf, King of Wessex marries Judith aged 12, daughter of Charles the Bold of Francia in Verberie
Aethelwulf, King of Wessex marries Judith aged 12, daughter of Charles the Bold of Francia in Verberie
During a siege in Constantinople, the Theotokos (Mary, the mother of Jesus) appears at the church in Blachernae, holding
During a siege in Constantinople, the Theotokos (Mary, the mother of Jesus) appears at the church in Blachernae, holding her veil over the praying faithful, among them St. Andrew of Constantinople
Edgar I, the Peaceful, becomes king of all England
Edgar (or Eadgar; c. 944 – 8 July 975), also known as Edgar the Peacemaker, the Peaceful and the Peaceable, was King of the English from 959 until his death in 975.
John XIII Crescentii is elected to succeed Pope Leo VIII
Pope John XIII (Latin: Ioannes XIII; ca. 930 – 6 September 972) was the bishop of Rome and ruler of the Papal States from 1 October 965 to his death.
Gerard de Ridefort, grandmaster of the Knights Templar since 1184, is killed in the Siege of Acre
Gerard de Ridefort, grandmaster of the Knights Templar since 1184, is killed in the Siege of Acre
Henry III is born
Henry III is born
Count Rudolf van Habsburg becomes the first King of the Germans
The House of Habsburg, also known as the House of Austria, was one of the most powerful dynasties in the history of Europe and European influenced polities.
Swedish king Gustav I (40) marries his second wife Margaret Leijonhufvud (20) at Uppsala Cathedral
Swedish king Gustav I (40) marries his second wife Margaret Leijonhufvud (20) at Uppsala Cathedral
Storm breaks Leiden dike, drowning 20,000 Spanish soldiers and helping end the Siege of Leiden
Storm breaks Leiden dike, drowning 20,000 Spanish soldiers and helping end the Siege of Leiden
Spanish troops under Spinola occupy Fort Rhine Birch
Spanish troops under Spinola occupy Fort Rhine Birch
Russian parliament accepts annexation of Crimea
Russian parliament accepts annexation of Crimea
Battle of Simbirsk: Russian Tsarist army decisively defeats a large force of rebel Cossacks led by Stepan Razin on the V
Battle of Simbirsk: Russian Tsarist army decisively defeats a large force of rebel Cossacks led by Stepan Razin on the Volga River
Charles VI is born
Charles VI is born
Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown
Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown
Parliament declares Hungary independent, and Francis Rákóczi becomes king
Parliament declares Hungary independent, and Francis Rákóczi becomes king
British troops under General Thomas Gage land in Boston
British troops under General Thomas Gage land in Boston
Russians under Suvorov defeat the Turks at Kinburn
Count Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov-Rymniksky, Prince of Italy (24 November [O.S. 13 November] 1729 or 1730 – 18 May [O.S.
Prince William Frederick (later William V, King of Netherlands) marries his cousin Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia
Prince William Frederick (later William V, King of Netherlands) marries his cousin Princess Wilhelmina of Prussia
First session of the new French legislative assembly
The French Revolution was a period of political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789 and ended with the Coup of 18 Brumaire on 9 November 1799.
Belgium is conquered by France
France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe.
Spain cedes Louisiana to France in a secret treaty
Louisiana was a province of New Spain from 1762 to 1801. It was primarily located in the center of North America encompassing the western basin of the Mississippi River plus New Orleans.
Britain and France sign the Preliminary of London
The War of the Second Coalition (French: Guerre de la Deuxième Coalition) (1798–1802) was the second war between revolutionary France and a coalition of European monarchies, led by Britain, Austria...
Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte
The Russian army under Ivan Paskevich storms Yerevan, ending a millennium of Muslim domination in Armenia
The Russian army under Ivan Paskevich storms Yerevan, ending a millennium of Muslim domination in Armenia
South African College is founded in Cape Town and later separates into the University of Cape Town and the South African
South African College is founded in Cape Town and later separates into the University of Cape Town and the South African College Schools
The General Trade Journal newspaper begins publishing in Amsterdam
A newspaper is a periodical publication containing written information about current events and is often typed in black ink with a white or gray background.
Racer's Hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico
Racer's hurricane was a destructive tropical cyclone that had severe effects in northeastern Mexico, the Republic of Texas, and the Gulf Coast of the United States in early October 1837.
News of the World begins publication in London
News of the World begins publication in London
First Hawaiian stamps issued
The Hawaiian Missionaries are the first postage stamps of the Kingdom of Hawaii, issued in 1851.
The watch company, founded in 1850 in Roxbury by Aaron Lufkin Dennison, relocates to Waltham, Massachusetts, to become t
The watch company, founded in 1850 in Roxbury by Aaron Lufkin Dennison, relocates to Waltham, Massachusetts, to become the Waltham Watch Company, a pioneer in the American System of Watch Manufacturing
Dutch Breda-Tilburg railway opens
Tilburg railway station is a railway station located in Tilburg in the province of North Brabant, Netherlands.
Cyclone strikes Calcutta, killing 70,000
Cyclone strikes Calcutta, killing 70,000
Dutch Eindhoven-Venlo railway opens
The Viersen–Venlo railway is a railway line running from Viersen in Germany to Venlo in the Netherlands. The line was opened in 1866 by the Bergisch-Märkische Railway Company.
Karl Marx publishes "Das Kapital" in Berlin, describing the capitalist system, its instability, and its tendency toward
Karl Marx publishes "Das Kapital" in Berlin, describing the capitalist system, its instability, and its tendency toward self-destruction
Mongkut dies
Mongkut dies
First postcards are issued in Vienna, Austria
First postcards are issued in Vienna, Austria
General Dutch Werkliedenverbond (ANWV) forms in Utrecht
General Dutch Werkliedenverbond (ANWV) forms in Utrecht
Rotterdam opens drinking water pipes
Rotterdam opens drinking water pipes
Cincinnati Enquirer publishes the first report on baseball's reserve clause; rights to players are retained by the team
Cincinnati Enquirer publishes the first report on baseball's reserve clause; rights to players are retained by the team upon the contract's expiration; replaced by free agency
William Boeing is born
William Boeing, American aviation pioneer, known for american aviation pioneer, was born on 1881-10-01. William Edward Boeing (October 1, 1881 – September 28, 1956) was an American aviation pioneer.
Special mail delivery service begins in the US
Special mail delivery service begins in the US
US Mint at Carson City, Nevada, closes
US Mint at Carson City, Nevada, closes
Balochistan (part of modern Pakistan) is conquered by the British
Pakistan, officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a country in South Asia.
National Geographic magazine is published for the first time
National Geographic (formerly The National Geographic Magazine, sometimes branded as Nat Geo) is an American monthly magazine published by National Geographic Partners.
Dutch soccer club HFC Haarlem is founded, becomes national champions in 1946, goes bankrupt in 2010, and merges with HFC
Dutch soccer club HFC Haarlem is founded, becomes national champions in 1946, goes bankrupt in 2010, and merges with HFC Kennemerland to form the new club Haarlem Kennemerland
Germany's anti-socialist laws lapse
The Anti-Socialist Laws or Socialist Laws (German: Sozialistengesetze; officially Gesetz gegen die gemeingefährlichen Bestrebungen der Sozialdemokratie, "Law against the public danger of social...
First classes at the University of Chicago are held, with an enrollment of 594 men and women and a faculty of 120
First classes at the University of Chicago are held, with an enrollment of 594 men and women and a faculty of 120
Civic organization Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is founded in Omaha, Nebraska
Civic organization Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben is founded in Omaha, Nebraska
Romanians in Constantinople massacred
Romanians in Constantinople massacred
Dutch railway Alkmaar-Receiver opens
Dutch railway Alkmaar-Receiver opens
J.B. van Heutsz becomes Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies
Joannes Benedictus "Jo" van Heutsz was a Dutch military officer who was appointed governor general of the Dutch East Indies in 1904, years after he had become famous for bringing to an end the long...
Henry Ford introduces the Model T car, priced at $825
The Ford Model T is an automobile that was produced by the Ford Motor Company from October 1, 1908, to May 26, 1927.
First Dutch electric railway in use (Rotterdam-The Hague)
First Dutch electric railway in use (Rotterdam-The Hague)
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Chesbro records his final victory for the New York Highlanders before being wa
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Chesbro records his final victory for the New York Highlanders before being waived and claimed by the Red Sox, defeating Walter Johnson and the Washington Senators 2-1
Berkshire Cattle Fair is held in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (first state fair)
Berkshire Cattle Fair is held in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (first state fair)
United Dutch diamond workers get an 8-hour workday
United Dutch diamond workers get an 8-hour workday
The first division of Canadian troops, 33,000, sails for Britain; most Canadians are volunteers, anxious to prove their
The first division of Canadian troops, 33,000, sails for Britain; most Canadians are volunteers, anxious to prove their loyalty to the Commonwealth
World War I: A combined Arab and British force, led by Lawrence of Arabia, captures Damascus from the Ottoman Empire
The Capture of Damascus occurred on 1 October 1918 after the capture of Haifa and the victory at the Battle of Samakh which opened the way for the pursuit north from the Sea of Galilee and the Third...
Dutch law provides for an 8-hour workday
Dutch law provides for an 8-hour workday
WJZ, Newark, NJ, begins broadcasting
WJZ, Newark, NJ, begins broadcasting
Former Chicago Staleys play their first NFL game as the Chicago Bears and beat the Racine Legion 6-0 at Horlick Field in
Former Chicago Staleys play their first NFL game as the Chicago Bears and beat the Racine Legion 6-0 at Horlick Field in Racine, Wisconsin
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Rogers Hornsby goes 3-for-5 in a 7-1 regular season-ending win against the Chicago Cu
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Rogers Hornsby goes 3-for-5 in a 7-1 regular season-ending win against the Chicago Cubs, improving his batting average to .401; he is the only MLB player to bat .400 and hit 40 home runs in the same season
Jimmy Carter is born
Jimmy Carter is born
Pittsburgh Pirates, with a team including five future Baseball Hall of Famers, clinch the NL pennant with a 9-6 win agai
Pittsburgh Pirates, with a team including five future Baseball Hall of Famers, clinch the NL pennant with a 9-6 win against the Cincinnati Reds; Pirates' last NL pennant until 1960
Finnish distance runner Paavo Nurmi runs a 15k world record of 46:49.6 and 10 miles in 50:15.0 in Berlin, Germany
Finnish distance runner Paavo Nurmi runs a 15k world record of 46:49.6 and 10 miles in 50:15.0 in Berlin, Germany
Richard Harris is born
Richard Harris, Irish actor and singer, known for irish actor and singer, was born on 1930-10-01. Richard St John Francis Harris (1 October 1930 – 25 October 2002) was an Irish actor and singer.
Spain adopts constitutional measure giving women the right to vote
Women's suffrage in the Spanish Second Republic period was the result of efforts dating back to the mid-1800s.
New York Giants make no first downs but still beat the Green Bay Packers 10-7 in a Week 3 NFL matchup at Borchert Field,
New York Giants make no first downs but still beat the Green Bay Packers 10-7 in a Week 3 NFL matchup at Borchert Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Julie Andrews is born
Julie Andrews, English actress, singer and author, known for british actress, singer and author, was born on 1936-10-01. Dame Julie Andrews is an English actress, singer and author.
Pullman Company formally recognizes Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids (commonly referred to as the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, BSCP) was a labor union in the United States.
After a one-month Siege of Warsaw, hostile forces enter the city
The history of Warsaw spans over 1400 years. In that time, the city evolved from a cluster of villages to the capital of a major European power, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth—and, under the...
Pennsylvania Turnpike, pioneering toll thruway, opens
Pennsylvania Turnpike, pioneering toll thruway, opens
Bell P-59 Airacomet fighter, first US jet, makes maiden flight
Bell P-59 Airacomet fighter, first US jet, makes maiden flight
Allied forces capture Naples during WW II
World War II (1939–1945) involved sustained strategic bombing of railways, harbours, cities, workers' and civilian housing, and industrial districts in enemy territory.
Newspaper editor Alejandro Córdova is assassinated in Guatemala
Newspaper editor Alejandro Córdova is assassinated in Guatemala
US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), precursor to the CIA, disbands
US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), precursor to the CIA, disbands
12 Nazi war criminals sentenced to death in Nuremberg
The Nuremberg trials were international criminal trials held by France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States against leaders of defeated Nazi Germany for plotting and carrying...
Rod Carew is born
Rod Carew, American athlete, known for panamanian–american baseball player/coach, was born on 1946-10-01. Rodney Cline Carew is a Panamanian-American former professional baseball player and coach.
First helicopter airmail and express service in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles Airways (LAA) was a helicopter airline founded in October 1947 by Clarence Belinn and based in Westchester, California, which offered service to area airports throughout Southern...
California Supreme Court voids state statute banning interracial marriages in Perez v Sharp case
Perez v. Sharp, also known as Perez v. Lippold or Perez v. Moroney, is a 1948 case decided by the Supreme Court of California in which the court held by a 4–3 majority that the state's ban on...
Peter Blake is born
Peter Blake is born
Publication of poetry volume "Annie Allen" by Gwendolyn Brooks, 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and first African America
Publication of poetry volume "Annie Allen" by Gwendolyn Brooks, 1950 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and first African American recipient of a Pulitzer [1]
24th Infantry Regiment, the last all-black US military unit, is deactivated
The 25th Infantry Division (nicknamed "Tropic Lightning") is a United States Army division based at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
First ultra high frequency (UHF) television station, Portland, OR
UHF television broadcasting is the use of ultra high frequency (UHF) radio for over-the-air transmission of television signals.
Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is partitioned from Madras
The Andhra State Act, 1953 is an Act of Indian Parliament that formed State of Andhra by splitting the State of Madras and transferring parts of Madras to the State of Mysore.
Grete Waitz is born
Grete Waitz is born
British colony of Nigeria becomes a federation
British colony of Nigeria becomes a federation
Baltimore Colts fullback Alan Ameche becomes the first rookie in NFL history to top 100 yards rushing in his first two g
Baltimore Colts fullback Alan Ameche becomes the first rookie in NFL history to top 100 yards rushing in his first two games, totaling 153 against the Detroit Lions after 194 yards in his debut vs. the Chicago Bears
American jockey Johnny Heckmann becomes the first to ride seven winners at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney/Cicero near
American jockey Johnny Heckmann becomes the first to ride seven winners at Hawthorne Race Course in Stickney/Cicero near Chicago, Illinois
B-52 bombers begin full-time flying alert in case of a USSR attack
B-52 bombers begin full-time flying alert in case of a USSR attack
Theresa May is born
Theresa May is born
Britain transfers Christmas Island (south of Java) to Australia
Christmas Island, officially the Territory of Christmas Island, is an Australian external territory in the Indian Ocean comprising the island of the same name.
KCBY TV channel 11 in Coos Bay, OR (CBS) begins broadcasting
KCBY TV channel 11 in Coos Bay, OR (CBS) begins broadcasting
Youssou N'dour is born
Youssou N'dour, French musician, known for senegalese politician and musician, was born on 1960-10-01. Youssou N'Dour is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, musician, composer, and politician.
A volcano believed to be extinct erupts in Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha (), colloquially Tristan, is a remote group of volcanic islands in the South Atlantic Ocean.
Nigeria enacts a new constitution and becomes a republic
From 1960 to 1963, Nigeria was a sovereign state and an independent constitutional monarchy. Nigeria shared the monarch with Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, and certain other sovereign states.
First official broadcast of Trans World Radio on Bonaire
Bonaire is a Caribbean island in the Leeward Antilles. A special municipality (officially "public body") of the Netherlands, its capital is the port of Kralendijk, on the west (leeward) coast of the...
Mark McGwire is born
Mark McGwire, American athlete, known for american baseball player and coach, was born on 1964-10-01.
Failed coup under Lt. Col. Untung in Indonesia
Failed coup under Lt. Col. Untung in Indonesia
Newspaper magnate Thomson purchases "The Times"
Newspaper magnate Thomson purchases "The Times"
English psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd arrives in New York for their first US tour
Pink Floyd are an English rock band formed in London in 1965 by Syd Barrett (guitar, vocals), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass guitar, vocals) and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals), with David...
Roger Sessions' 7th Symphony premieres in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Jean Martinon conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchest
Roger Sessions' 7th Symphony premieres in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Jean Martinon conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Cult zombie film "Night of the Living Dead," directed by George A. Romero and starring Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea, pre
Cult zombie film "Night of the Living Dead," directed by George A. Romero and starring Duane Jones and Judith O'Dea, premieres in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Guyanese government takes over the British Guiana Broadcasting Service (BGBS)
The Guyanese government takes over the British Guiana Broadcasting Service (BGBS)
Concorde 001 jet airplane test flight breaks the sound barrier
Concorde 001 jet airplane test flight breaks the sound barrier
63 arrested in a riot to buy Rolling Stones tickets in Milan, Italy
63 arrested in a riot to buy Rolling Stones tickets in Milan, Italy
Joseph Luns becomes Secretary-General of NATO
Joseph Luns becomes Secretary-General of NATO
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" horror film premieres in director Tobe Hooper's hometown, Austin, Texas in the US
"The Texas Chain Saw Massacre" horror film premieres in director Tobe Hooper's hometown, Austin, Texas in the US
Muhammad Ali stops Joe Frazier in 14 rounds in Quezon City, Philippines, to retain his WBC/WBA heavyweight title in a ma
Muhammad Ali stops Joe Frazier in 14 rounds in Quezon City, Philippines, to retain his WBC/WBA heavyweight title in a match billed as the "Thrilla in Manila"
Britain grants internal self-government to the Seychelles
Britain grants internal self-government to the Seychelles
First state-owned Dutch casino opens in Zandvoort
First state-owned Dutch casino opens in Zandvoort
Elton John is honored by Madison Square Garden's MSG Hall of Fame
Madison Square Garden, colloquially known as the Garden or by its initials MSG, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in New York City.
Comoros adopts a constitution
The Comoros, officially the Union of the Comoros, is an archipelagic country made up of three islands in Southeastern Africa, located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian...
Nigeria adopts a constitution, and Alhaji Shagari becomes president
The president of Nigeria, officially the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is the head of state and head of government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Cosmonauts Ryumin and Popov break the space endurance record of 176 days
Cosmonauts Ryumin and Popov break the space endurance record of 176 days
J. Chodorov and N. Panama's "A Talent for Murder" premieres in London
J. Chodorov and N. Panama's "A Talent for Murder" premieres in London
Marvin Gaye releases his last studio album "Midnight Love," featuring the single "Sexual Healing"
"Sexual Healing" is a song recorded by American singer Marvin Gaye from his seventeenth and final studio album, Midnight Love (1982).
EPCOT Center opens in Orlando, Florida
Epcot (stylized in capital letters as EPCOT) is a theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida.
Denise Wallace, 18, of Virginia, is crowned Miss Teen of America
Miss America 1984, the 57th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 17, 1983, on NBC Network.
Garry Trudeau's Doonesbury comic strip resumes after a 2-year hiatus
Doonesbury is a comic strip by American cartoonist Garry Trudeau that chronicles the adventures and lives of an array of characters of various ages, professions, and backgrounds, from the President...
Walter Alston dies
Walter Alston, American baseball player and manager, known for american baseball player and manager, died on 1984-10-01.
Israeli air raid on PLO headquarters in Tunis kills 68
The Israeli Air Force (IAF; Hebrew: זְרוֹעַ הָאֲוִיר וְהֶחָלָל, romanized: Zroa HaAvir VeHahalal, lit. 'Air and Space Arm', commonly known as חֵיל הָאֲוִיר, Kheil HaAvir, "Air Corps") operates as...
Fiji's Constitution is suspended
The Constitution of Fiji is the supreme law of Fiji. There have been four Constitutions since the first was adopted in 1970.
Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, effectively head of state of the Soviet Union
Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev (2 March 1931 – 30 August 2022) was a Soviet and Russian politician who was the last leader of the Soviet Union from 1985 until the country's dissolution in 1991.
Andrei Andreyevich Gromyko retires as Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet
Andrei Andreyevich Gromyko retires as Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet
Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the v
Flamboyant American sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner wins her third gold medal at the Seoul Olympics by anchoring the victorious US 4 x 100 m relay team
Lowest batting average for NL champion (Tony Gwynn .313)
Anthony Keith Gwynn Sr. (May 9, 1960 – June 16, 2014), nicknamed "Mr. Padre", was an American professional baseball right fielder who played 20 seasons (1982–2001) in Major League Baseball (MLB) for...
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed "Too Tall" Jones records his 1,000th NFL tackle in a 30-13 defeat to the New York Giants
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Ed "Too Tall" Jones records his 1,000th NFL tackle in a 30-13 defeat to the New York Giants at Texas Stadium
MLB batting titles are decided on the final day of the regular season: In the AL, Kirby Puckett goes 2-for-5 and edges C
MLB batting titles are decided on the final day of the regular season: In the AL, Kirby Puckett goes 2-for-5 and edges Carney Lansford .339 to .336; In the NL, Tony Gwynn's 3-for-4 beats Will Clark .336 to .333
10,000 Ugandan RPF rebels move into Rwanda
Human occupation of Rwanda is thought to have begun shortly after the last ice age. By the 11th century, the inhabitants had organized into a number of kingdoms.
Brie Larson is born
Brie Larson, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1990-10-01. Brianne Sidonie Desaulniers, known professionally as Brie Larson, is an American actress.
Howard Stern adds Baltimore to his radio network with WJFK-AM in Baltimore, Maryland, the hometown of sidekick Robin Qui
Howard Stern adds Baltimore to his radio network with WJFK-AM in Baltimore, Maryland, the hometown of sidekick Robin Quivers
Cartoon Network premieres
This is a list of television programs currently or formerly broadcast by Cartoon Network in the United States.
NHL owners begin a lockout of players lasting 103 days; the season is shortened to 48 games instead of 84 as players see
NHL owners begin a lockout of players lasting 103 days; the season is shortened to 48 games instead of 84 as players seek collective bargaining and owners seek a salary cap
Bermuda begins using new area code 441
Bermuda begins using new area code 441
Carolina Hurricanes lose franchise's debut NHL game 4-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Ice Palace in Tampa, Florida
The Tampa Bay Lightning (colloquially known as the Bolts) are a professional ice hockey team based in Tampa, Florida.
LA's Mauricio Cienfuegos and Martin Machon equal the MLS playoff record of three assists each as the Galaxy roll to a 6-
LA's Mauricio Cienfuegos and Martin Machon equal the MLS playoff record of three assists each as the Galaxy roll to a 6-1 win over the Dallas Burn at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California
An all-African podium for the men's marathon at the Sydney Olympics as Gezahegne Abera of Ethiopia runs 2:10:11 for the
An all-African podium for the men's marathon at the Sydney Olympics as Gezahegne Abera of Ethiopia runs 2:10:11 for the gold medal, 0.20 seconds ahead of Kenyan Erick Wainaina, with bronze going to Ethiopian Tesfaye Tola
Free agent center Wang Zhizhi, the first Chinese-born player in the NBA, signs a 3-year offer sheet with the Los Angeles
Free agent center Wang Zhizhi, the first Chinese-born player in the NBA, signs a 3-year offer sheet with the Los Angeles Clippers; he is waived in 2003 and moves to the Miami Heat
Terrorist network Jemaah Islamiyah explodes a series of bombs at Jimbaran Beach Resort and Kuta in Bali, Indonesia, kill
Terrorist network Jemaah Islamiyah explodes a series of bombs at Jimbaran Beach Resort and Kuta in Bali, Indonesia, killing 20 people and injuring over 100
Indra Nooyi becomes the new CEO of PepsiCo
Indra Nooyi is an Indian-born American business executive who was the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of PepsiCo from 2006 to 2018. Nooyi has consistently ranked among the world's 100 most...
American oilman Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. pleads guilty to paying bribes to Saddam Hussein’s government in order to gain oil co
American oilman Oscar S. Wyatt Jr. pleads guilty to paying bribes to Saddam Hussein’s government in order to gain oil contracts [1]
36 people are killed in a ferry collision in Hong Kong
36 people are killed in a ferry collision in Hong Kong
A partial United States federal government shutdown occurs due to political disagreements over operational spending
From October 1 to 17, 2013, the United States federal government entered a shutdown and curtailed most routine operations because neither legislation appropriating funds for the fiscal year 2014 nor...
41 children are killed by a suicide bombing at the Akrameh al-Makhzumi school in Homs, Syria
The following is a timeline of the Syrian civil war from August to December 2014. Information about aggregated casualty counts is found at Casualties of the Syrian Civil War.
A gunman kills eight students and a teacher at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon
Roseburg is the most populous city in and the county seat of Douglas County, Oregon. It is located in the Umpqua River Valley in southern Oregon.
"Bluey," the animated Australian children's television series, premieres on ABC Kids
Bluey is an Australian animated television series aimed at preschool children, created by Joe Brumm and produced by Ludo Studio in Queensland.
China celebrates 70th anniversary of Communism with military parade of 15,000 soldiers in Beijing
China celebrates 70th anniversary of Communism with military parade of 15,000 soldiers in Beijing
US White House aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19
Hope Charlotte Hicks is an American public relations executive and political advisor best known for her roles in the first Trump administration.
Global COVID-19 death toll of recorded cases surpasses 5 million as the Delta variant continues to surge around the worl
Global COVID-19 death toll of recorded cases surpasses 5 million as the Delta variant continues to surge around the world [1]
Rock singer David Lee Roth announces his retirement following a five-concert residency in Las Vegas in January 2022
David Lee Roth known as "Diamond Dave" is an American rock singer. Known for his wild and energetic stage persona, he was the lead vocalist of the hard rock band Van Halen for three separate periods:...
Ringo Starr postpones two dates of his All-Starr Band tour due to illness
Sir Richard Starkey, known as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, singer, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles.
Brock Purdy sets a 49ers franchise record for the highest single-game completion rate of 95.2%
Brock Richard Purdy is an American professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).
Claudia Sheinbaum is sworn in as Mexico's first female president [1]
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo is a Mexican politician, energy and climate change scientist, and academic who has been serving as the 66th president of Mexico since 2024.
6.9 magnitude earthquake strikes just west of Palompon in the Philippines, at least 72 are killed [1]
On September 30, 2025, at 21:59:43 PHT (13:59:43 UTC), an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.9 on the moment magnitude scale (Mw ) struck the Visayas archipelago in the Philippines.