Sultan of Egypt Saladin captures Jerusalem from the Crusaders
The siege of Jerusalem lasted from 20 September to 2 October 1187, when Balian of Ibelin surrendered the city to Saladin.
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King Henry VII of England invades France
Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509), also known as Henry Tudor, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509.
George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the st
George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the states for ratification
"Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God," known as Opus Dei, is founded by Catholic priest Josemaría Escrivá in
"Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God," known as Opus Dei, is founded by Catholic priest Josemaría Escrivá in Madrid, Spain
Polish resistance fighters capitulate in the Warsaw Uprising after an estimated 250,000 people are killed
Polish resistance fighters capitulate in the Warsaw Uprising after an estimated 250,000 people are killed
President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea walks across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea on his way to the seco
President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea walks across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea on his way to the second Inter-Korean Summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il
"The Bridge on the River Kwai," directed by David Lean and starring William Holden and Alec Guinness, is released (Acade
"The Bridge on the River Kwai," directed by David Lean and starring William Holden and Alec Guinness, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1958)
British band Oasis releases their second studio album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" and sells a record 347,000 cop
British band Oasis releases their second studio album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" and sells a record 347,000 copies in the first week
NY Yankees catcher Yogi Berra hits the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history off Ralph Branca in the 7th inni
NY Yankees catcher Yogi Berra hits the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history off Ralph Branca in the 7th inning of a 9-8 loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 3
Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing Georg
Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing George III, leading to the Royal Marriages Act of 1772
Belgium crown prince Albert von Saksen-Coburg weds Elisabeth of Bayern
Belgium crown prince Albert von Saksen-Coburg weds Elisabeth of Bayern
American Playwright Eugene O'Neill (20) marries 1st wife Kathleen Jenkins
American Playwright Eugene O'Neill (20) marries 1st wife Kathleen Jenkins
Jazz musician Louis Armstrong (41) divorces Alpha Smith after 4 years of marriage
Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American jazz and blues trumpeter and vocalist.
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith files for divorce from fellow actor husband Joshua Jackson after four years of marriage [1]
Joshua Carter Jackson is a Canadian and American actor. He is known for his portrayals of Pacey Witter on The WB's teen drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003), Peter Bishop in the Fox science fiction...
Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia
Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia
Hisham II is appointed Caliph of Cordoba
Hisham II or Abu'l-Walid Hisham II al-Mu'ayyad bi-llah (ابو الولید ھشام المؤيد بالله, Abū'l-Walīd Hishām al-Muʾayyad bi-ʾllāh; 966 – 1044) (son of Al-Hakam II and Subh of Córdoba) was the third...
Storm flood ravages Zeeland County
Storm flood ravages Zeeland County
The battle of Largs: Scots defeat the Norwegians on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, returning the Western Isles to Scotlan
The battle of Largs: Scots defeat the Norwegians on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, returning the Western Isles to Scotland and ending 500 years of Viking invasions
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey of England makes a European plan
Thomas Wolsey (March 1473 – 29 November 1530) was an English statesman and Catholic cardinal. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the king's almoner.
Venice and Turkey signs peace
Venice and Turkey signs peace
Spanish army occupies, plunders and destroys Mechelen
Spanish army occupies, plunders and destroys Mechelen
Hans Lippershey applies for patent for first known early telescope in the Netherlands
The history of the telescope can be traced to before the invention of the earliest known telescope, which appeared in 1608 in the Netherlands, when a patent was submitted by Hans Lippershey, an...
English North American colony of Connecticut passes law against Quakers
Quakers are people who belong to the Religious Society of Friends, originally known as simply the Society of Friends, a historically Protestant Christian set of denominations.
Spanish king Carlos II appoints Philip van Anjou as heir to the throne
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
Russian and Austrian army evacuates Berlin [NS = October 13]
Russian and Austrian army evacuates Berlin [NS = October 13]
Maagden House opens in Amsterdam
Maagden House opens in Amsterdam
Baptist Missionary Society is formed in London
Baptist Missionary Society is formed in London
Tula, leader of the slave uprising, is sentenced to death in Curaçao
Tula, leader of the slave uprising, is sentenced to death in Curaçao
Duke of York and Russians capture Alkmaar in the Netherlands
The Battle of Alkmaar (also sometimes called the Second Battle of Bergen or the Battle of Egmond-aan-Zee) was fought on 2 October 1799 between forces of the French Republic and her ally, the Batavian...
Britain mobilizes to protect against French invasion
Britain mobilizes to protect against French invasion
New York Anti-Slavery Society is organized
The American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS) was an abolitionist society in the United States.
Battle of Gonzales is fought between Texan settlers and Mexican forces, the first engagement of the Texas Revolution
The Battle of Gonzales was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. It was fought near Gonzales, Texas, on October 2, 1835, between rebellious Texian settlers and a detachment of...
The pasilalinic-sympathetic compass, a contraption built to test the pseudoscientific hypothesis that snails create a pe
The pasilalinic-sympathetic compass, a contraption built to test the pseudoscientific hypothesis that snails create a permanent telepathic link when they mate, is demonstrated but proves to be a fake
Austrian law forbids Jews from owning land
Austrian law forbids Jews from owning land
Former US Vice-President John C. Breckinridge flees Kentucky
John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American politician who served as the 14th vice president of the United States, with President James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861, and...
Battle of Saltville, Virginia
Saltville is a town in Smyth and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 1,824 at the 2020 census.
J. Osterhoudt patents the tin can with a key opener
J. Osterhoudt patents the tin can with a key opener
Italy annexes Rome and the Papal States; Rome becomes the Italian capital
Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome.
Morgan State University is founded
Julia Morgan (January 20, 1872 – February 2, 1957) was an American architect and engineer. She designed more than 700 buildings in California during a long and prolific career.
Phileas Fogg sets out on his journey as depicted in Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days"
Around the World in Eighty Days (French: Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872.
First Pan-American Conference is held in Washington, D.C.
The Conferences of American States, commonly referred to as the Pan-American Conferences, were meetings of the International American Nation in Conferences for Regional cooperation in 1889. The...
Cheniere Caminada hurricane (Great October Storm) is the third worst hurricane in US history and one of the first to be
Cheniere Caminada hurricane (Great October Storm) is the third worst hurricane in US history and one of the first to be classified as a Category 4 storm, killing 1,800 people in Louisiana
The first newspaper comic strip, the Yellow Kid, appears in New York World
The Yellow Kid (Mickey Dugan) is an American comic-strip character that appeared from 1895 to 1898 in Joseph Pulitzer's New York World, and later William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal.
The Boer Republic of the Orange Free State mobilizes its militia in preparation for a joint attack with the Transvaal Re
The Boer Republic of the Orange Free State mobilizes its militia in preparation for a joint attack with the Transvaal Republic against British colonies in South Africa during the Second Boer War
First Royal Navy submarine launched at Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness, commonly known as Barrow, is an industrial port town and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England.
German General Lothar von Trotha issues an order to exterminate the native Herero and Namaqua peoples of German South We
German General Lothar von Trotha issues an order to exterminate the native Herero and Namaqua peoples of German South West Africa (present-day Namibia), resulting in the first genocide of the 20th century, which kills 65,000 Herero and 10,000 Namaqua
Cleveland Naps and future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Addie Joss hurl a classic perfect game, beating Ed Walsh and the
Cleveland Naps and future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Addie Joss hurl a classic perfect game, beating Ed Walsh and the Chicago White Sox 1-0
The first Rugby Union match is played at the English RFU-owned Twickenham ground; Harlequins beat Richmond 14-10
The first Rugby Union match is played at the English RFU-owned Twickenham ground; Harlequins beat Richmond 14-10
First collision between two aircrafts in Milan, Italy
First collision between two aircrafts in Milan, Italy
Pitching in his third start in five days, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander records his 20th
Pitching in his third start in five days, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander records his 20th-century MLB record 16th shutout of the year, a 2-0 win against the Boston Braves
First edition of the Dutch newspaper "Volkskrant" (The People's Paper) is published
First edition of the Dutch newspaper "Volkskrant" (The People's Paper) is published
China signs an agreement with the Russo-Asiatic Bank, largely French and Russian controlled, which oversees the Chinese
China signs an agreement with the Russo-Asiatic Bank, largely French and Russian controlled, which oversees the Chinese Eastern Railway but gives local supervision to China
Chicago White Sox catcher Ray Schalk becomes the first and only MLB catcher to make a putout at all bases; White Sox bea
Chicago White Sox catcher Ray Schalk becomes the first and only MLB catcher to make a putout at all bases; White Sox beat Indians 7-4
New York Yankees outfielder Babe Ruth hits a then-record 59th home run in a 7-6 win over his former club, the Boston Red
New York Yankees outfielder Babe Ruth hits a then-record 59th home run in a 7-6 win over his former club, the Boston Red Sox, at Polo Grounds, New York City
British occupying army leaves Constantinople
British occupying army leaves Constantinople
League of Nations approves Protocols of Geneva
The League of Nations (LN or LoN; French: Société des Nations [sɔsjete de nɑsjɔ̃], SdN) was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace.
Bert Gibb kicks nine singles as Hamilton Tigers beat Montreal AAA Winged Wheelers 12-10 in Montreal in Canadian Interpro
Bert Gibb kicks nine singles as Hamilton Tigers beat Montreal AAA Winged Wheelers 12-10 in Montreal in Canadian Interprovincial Rugby Football Union opening round
Washington Redskins (as Boston Braves) play franchise's debut NFL game, losing 14-0 to Brooklyn Dodgers at Braves Field
The Washington Commanders are a professional American football franchise based in the Washington metropolitan area.
Hayden Planetarium in New York, the fourth in the US, opens
Hayden Planetarium in New York, the fourth in the US, opens
Amsterdam's Calvinist churches reject Nazism
Amsterdam's Calvinist churches reject Nazism
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller strikes out a record 18 Detroit Tigers, but his Cleveland Indians still
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller strikes out a record 18 Detroit Tigers, but his Cleveland Indians still lose 4-1 at Cleveland Stadium
Prototype for the Ilyushin Il-2, the world's most-produced military airplane designed by Sergey Ilyushin, takes its firs
Prototype for the Ilyushin Il-2, the world's most-produced military airplane designed by Sergey Ilyushin, takes its first flight; over 36,000 are made for the Soviet Air Force in WWII
17 German aircraft shot down over England
The Battle of Britain (German: Luftschlacht um England) was an effort by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the summer and autumn of 1940 to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF)...
Germany launches an attack on Moscow
The Empire of Japan launched a surprise military strike on the United States Pacific Fleet at its naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. At the time, the U.S.
RMS Queen Mary, carrying thousands of US troops, slices cruiser HMS Curacoa in half, killing 239
RMS Queen Mary, carrying thousands of US troops, slices cruiser HMS Curacoa in half, killing 239
Japanese troops leave Kolombangara, Solomon Islands
Japanese troops leave Kolombangara, Solomon Islands
First network soap opera "Faraway Hill" begins broadcasting on DuMont Television Network
The year 1946 in television involved some significant events. Below is a list of television-related events during 1946.
For the first time in 41 years, pennant races in both MLB leagues are decided on the final day of the season: (AL) Yanke
For the first time in 41 years, pennant races in both MLB leagues are decided on the final day of the season: (AL) Yankees upend rival Boston Red Sox 5-3; (NL) Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-7 for a 97-57 record; Cardinals 96-58
Bob Shaw of the Chicago Cardinals sets an NFL record with 5 touchdown receptions in a 55-13 win against the Baltimore Co
Bob Shaw of the Chicago Cardinals sets an NFL record with 5 touchdown receptions in a 55-13 win against the Baltimore Colts; Cardinals quarterback Jim Hardy throws 6 touchdown passes
First TV broadcast in the Netherlands (Toverspiegel)
First TV broadcast in the Netherlands (Toverspiegel)
Don Liddle beats Bob Lemon 7-4 as the New York Giants complete an unlikely World Series sweep of the powerful Cleveland
Don Liddle beats Bob Lemon 7-4 as the New York Giants complete an unlikely World Series sweep of the powerful Cleveland Indians; Cleveland's season record of 111-43 sets an American League record for regular season wins
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" premieres on CBS television in the US
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American television anthology series created, hosted and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, airing on CBS and NBC, alternately, between 1955 and 1965.
First atomic power clock exhibited in New York City
First atomic power clock exhibited in New York City
Guinea (French Guinea) gains independence from France (National Day)
The French Union (French: Union française) was a political entity created by the French Fourth Republic to replace the old French colonial empire system, colloquially known as the "French Empire"...
American medical drama series "Ben Casey," starring Vince Edwards and Sam Jaffe, premieres on ABC-TV
American medical drama series "Ben Casey," starring Vince Edwards and Sam Jaffe, premieres on ABC-TV
San Francisco Giants beat rival LA Dodgers 8-7 in 4 hours and 18 minutes in Game 2 of the NL tie-break series; it is the
San Francisco Giants beat rival LA Dodgers 8-7 in 4 hours and 18 minutes in Game 2 of the NL tie-break series; it is the longest 9-inning game in MLB history; Giants win series 2-1
Philadelphia's Alex Johnson, Bobby Wine, Tony Taylor, and Vic Power combine for the Phillies' third triple play of the s
Philadelphia's Alex Johnson, Bobby Wine, Tony Taylor, and Vic Power combine for the Phillies' third triple play of the season, tying the MLB record, in a 4-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds
NY Yankees pitcher Mel Stottlemyre wins his 20th game of the season
Melvin Leon Stottlemyre Sr. (November 13, 1941 – January 13, 2019) was an American professional baseball pitcher and pitching coach.
Pope Paul VI names Mr. Perey as the bishop's helper of New Orleans
Pope Paul VI names Mr. Perey as the bishop's helper of New Orleans
Australian Robert "Nat" Young puts on a dominant performance to win the World Surfing Championship at Ocean Beach, San D
Australian Robert "Nat" Young puts on a dominant performance to win the World Surfing Championship at Ocean Beach, San Diego; Joyce Hoffman of Capistrano Beach, California, wins the women's title
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax wins his 27th game of the season, 6-3 against the Philadelphia Phillies; clinch
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax wins his 27th game of the season, 6-3 against the Philadelphia Phillies; clinches Dodgers' third National League pennant in four years
All Grateful Dead members are arrested by narcotics agents for possession of marijuana in San Francisco, California
All Grateful Dead members are arrested by narcotics agents for possession of marijuana in San Francisco, California
Mexico City police fire on protesting students, killing 300-500
Mexico City police fire on protesting students, killing 300-500
Seattle Pilots' last game in Seattle; crash to their 98th season loss, 3-1 to Oakland in front of just 5,473; move to Mi
Seattle Pilots' last game in Seattle; crash to their 98th season loss, 3-1 to Oakland in front of just 5,473; move to Milwaukee as the Brewers next season
Detroit general manager Jim Campbell gives controversial Billy Martin a 2-year deal (1971-72) to manage the Tigers at a
Detroit general manager Jim Campbell gives controversial Billy Martin a 2-year deal (1971-72) to manage the Tigers at a well above MLB average annual salary of $65,000
Homing pigeon averages a record 133 km/h in a 1,100 km race in Australia
Homing pigeon averages a record 133 km/h in a 1,100 km race in Australia
Aeroflot Il-18 crashes near the Black Sea resort of Sochi, killing 105
Aeroflot Il-18 crashes near the Black Sea resort of Sochi, killing 105
Four Ulster Volunteer Force members are killed after a bomb they are carrying prematurely explodes in Farrenlester, near
Four Ulster Volunteer Force members are killed after a bomb they are carrying prematurely explodes in Farrenlester, near Coleraine
Dusty Baker hits his 30th homer of the season against Astros' J.R. Richard; the Dodgers become the first team in MLB his
Dusty Baker hits his 30th homer of the season against Astros' J.R. Richard; the Dodgers become the first team in MLB history to have four players hit 30 or more home runs, joining Steve Garvey (33), Reggie Smith (32), and Ron Cey (30)
Syrians and Palestinians exchange fire in East Beirut, killing 1,300
Syrians and Palestinians exchange fire in East Beirut, killing 1,300
The NY Yankees win their third consecutive AL East title, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in a dramatic single playoff ga
The NY Yankees win their third consecutive AL East title, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in a dramatic single playoff game; Ron Guidry secures his 25th win, aided by Bucky Dent's three-run homer
Bomb attack in Tehran kills 60 and injures 700
Bomb attack in Tehran kills 60 and injures 700
Due to a strike by MLB umpires, the first four NLCS games are played with replacement umpires; Game 1: Chicago Cubs beat
Due to a strike by MLB umpires, the first four NLCS games are played with replacement umpires; Game 1: Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 13-0
A coalition led by Mayor Richard Caliguiri, consisting of public and private groups committed to keeping the struggling
A coalition led by Mayor Richard Caliguiri, consisting of public and private groups committed to keeping the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates in town for at least five years, reaches an agreement to buy the baseball team for $22 million
Astros starter Mike Scott finishes the MLB regular season with 306 strikeouts, achieving 8 in a 2-1 win in San Francisco
Astros starter Mike Scott finishes the MLB regular season with 306 strikeouts, achieving 8 in a 2-1 win in San Francisco, becoming the 3rd NL pitcher to reach 300 in a season
New York Mets' Dwight Gooden becomes the first pitcher to collect 200 strikeouts in each of his first three seasons when
New York Mets' Dwight Gooden becomes the first pitcher to collect 200 strikeouts in each of his first three seasons when he records seven in an 8-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Mike Tyson wrecks furniture in his mansion in Bernardsville, NJ, during a domestic dispute
Mike Tyson wrecks furniture in his mansion in Bernardsville, NJ, during a domestic dispute
TV true life drama "A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story" premieres on NBC in the US
TV true life drama "A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story" premieres on NBC in the US
Chinese plane explodes, killing about 100 people
Chinese plane explodes, killing about 100 people
NHL #1 draft pick Eric Lindros rejects Quebec Nordiques' offer of a 10-year, $50 million contract
The Eric Lindros trade was the culmination of a holdout by Eric Lindros from the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Carandiru Massacre takes place after a riot in the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil
The Carandiru Massacre takes place after a riot in the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil
The Bruins beat the LA Kings 6-5 in Boston to extend their NHL opening game unbeaten streak to 11 consecutive years (9-0
The Bruins beat the LA Kings 6-5 in Boston to extend their NHL opening game unbeaten streak to 11 consecutive years (9-0-2)
With his team struggling at 28 for 3, Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh smashes a brilliant 157 to guide the touris
With his team struggling at 28 for 3, Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh smashes a brilliant 157 to guide the tourists to an innings and 99-run win over Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi
Atlanta Thrashers play their first regular-season game in franchise history, a 4-1 loss to the visiting NJ Devils before
Atlanta Thrashers play their first regular-season game in franchise history, a 4-1 loss to the visiting NJ Devils before a crowd of 18,545 at Philips Arena; Kelly Buchberger scores the first goal in Thrashers history
Boston's Ray Bourque becomes the highest goal-scoring defenseman in NHL history with his 386th career goal in the Bruins
Boston's Ray Bourque becomes the highest goal-scoring defenseman in NHL history with his 386th career goal in the Bruins' 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes, moving him one ahead of Paul Coffey
Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa becomes the first player in MLB history to total 60 home runs in three seasons as the Chic
Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa becomes the first player in MLB history to total 60 home runs in three seasons as the Chicago slugger connects off Reds starter Lance Davis to reach the milestone in a 5-4 loss
The Beltway sniper attacks begin, extending over three weeks
A sniper is a military or paramilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of concealment or at distances exceeding the target's detection capabilities.
American Samoa joins the North American Numbering Plan
American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States located in the Polynesia region of the south Pacific Ocean.
Jeff Kent becomes the all-time home run leader for MLB second basemen when he hits two in the Astros' 9-3 win against th
Jeff Kent becomes the all-time home run leader for MLB second basemen when he hits two in the Astros' 9-3 win against the Rockies, reaching 302 overall home runs to break Ryne Sandberg's major league record set in 1997
NFL plays its first regular season game outside the United States when the Arizona Cardinals defeat the San Francisco 49
NFL plays its first regular season game outside the United States when the Arizona Cardinals defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-14 in Mexico City, Mexico
Charles Carl Roberts kills five schoolgirls in a shooting incident at an Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, the
Charles Carl Roberts kills five schoolgirls in a shooting incident at an Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, then commits suicide
A minibus and truck collide in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, killing ten people
A minibus and truck collide in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, killing ten people
Eight people are killed and 14 are injured after an accident involving an SUV, a church bus, and a tractor-trailer in Je
Eight people are killed and 14 are injured after an accident involving an SUV, a church bus, and a tractor-trailer in Jefferson County, Tennessee
A gunpowder plant explodes in Gorni Lom, Bulgaria, killing 15 people
A gunpowder plant explodes in Gorni Lom, Bulgaria, killing 15 people
Actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi are arrested in Vermont after leaving Canada
Actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi are arrested in Vermont after leaving Canada
Colombia votes against a peace agreement with rebel group FARC in a national referendum
The Colombian peace process refers to the negotiations between the Government of Colombia under President Juan Manuel Santos and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC–EP) aimed at ending...
Veteran broadcaster Vin Scully calls his final LA Dodgers game, a 7-1 loss in San Francisco, after a record 67 MLB seaso
Veteran broadcaster Vin Scully calls his final LA Dodgers game, a 7-1 loss in San Francisco, after a record 67 MLB seasons
US scientists Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael Young are awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
US scientists Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael Young are awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their work on the body clock
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers and to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for th
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers and to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their work on laser beams
Australian women's cricket wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy smashes a T20I world record with 148 not out off 61 balls against S
Australian women's cricket wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy smashes a T20I world record with 148 not out off 61 balls against Sri Lanka in Sydney; her century comes from an Australian record of 46 balls
Massive oil slick from a pipeline is discovered along the Orange County coast off California, covering 13 square miles
Massive oil slick from a pipeline is discovered along the Orange County coast off California, covering 13 square miles
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for discoveries that enabled mRNA vacc
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for discoveries that enabled mRNA vaccine development [1]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is spotted over Hawaii; it last visited Earth 80,000 years ago [1]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is spotted over Hawaii; it last visited Earth 80,000 years ago [1]
Munich Airport, in Erding and Freising, Germany, closes temporarily due to suspicious drones being sighted near its airs
Munich Airport, in Erding and Freising, Germany, closes temporarily due to suspicious drones being sighted near its airspace
Famous Births on October 2
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John B. Gurdon is born
John B. Gurdon, British developmental biologist, known for english developmental biologist, was born on 1933-10-02.
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Annie Leibovitz is born
Annie Leibovitz, American photographer, known for american photographer, was born on 1950-10-02.
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Steve Sabol is born
Steve Sabol, American filmmaker and founder of nfl films, known for american filmmaker and founder of nfl films, was born on 1942-10-02.
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Sting is born
Sting, English musician, known for british musician, was born on 1952-10-02. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician and actor.
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Warren Spector is born
Warren Spector is born
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Tiffany Darwish is born
Tiffany Darwish, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1972-10-02. Tiffany Renee Darwish, known mononymously as Tiffany, is an American pop singer.
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Jacob Sartorius is born
Jacob Sartorius, American musician, known for american social media personality, was born on 2003-10-02. Rolf Jacob Sartorius is an American social media personality and singer.
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Maury Wills is born
Maury Wills, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1932-10-02.
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Jana Novotna is born
Jana Novotna, Czech athlete, known for czech tennis player, was born on 1968-10-02. Jana Novotná was a Czech professional tennis player. She was ranked world No.
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Thomas Muster is born
Thomas Muster is born
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Nat Turner is born
Nat Turner slave rebellion leader, known for american slave rebellion leader, was born on 1800-10-02.
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William Ramsay is born
William Ramsay, Scottish chemist, known for scottish chemist, was born on 1852-10-02.
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Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. is born
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. astronaut, known for american astronaut, was born on 1935-10-02. Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.
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Maria Ressa is born
Maria Ressa, American american journalist, known for filipino and american journalist, was born on 1964-10-02.
Notable Deaths on October 2
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Andreas Vesalius dies
Andreas Vesalius anatomist, physician and author, known for anatomist, physician and author, died on 1564-10-02.
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Tom Petty dies
Tom Petty, American rock musician, known for american rock musician, died on 2017-10-02. Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
death
Jamal Khashoggi dies
Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi journalist and dissident, known for saudi journalist and dissident, died on 2018-10-02.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 2, 1187?
- The siege of Jerusalem lasted from 20 September to 2 October 1187, when Balian of Ibelin surrendered the city to Saladin.
- What happened on October 2, 1492?
- Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509), also known as Henry Tudor, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509.
- What happened on October 2, 1789?
- George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the states for ratification
- What happened on October 2, 1928?
- "Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God," known as Opus Dei, is founded by Catholic priest Josemaría Escrivá in Madrid, Spain
- What happened on October 2, 1944?
- Polish resistance fighters capitulate in the Warsaw Uprising after an estimated 250,000 people are killed
Complete Timeline — October 2 Through the Ages
Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia
Battle at Andernach: King Otto and Hermann of Swabia defeat Eberhard of Franconia and Giselbert of Lotharingia
Hisham II is appointed Caliph of Cordoba
Hisham II or Abu'l-Walid Hisham II al-Mu'ayyad bi-llah (ابو الولید ھشام المؤيد بالله, Abū'l-Walīd Hishām al-Muʾayyad bi-ʾllāh; 966 – 1044) (son of Al-Hakam II and Subh of Córdoba) was the third...
Storm flood ravages Zeeland County
Storm flood ravages Zeeland County
Sultan of Egypt Saladin captures Jerusalem from the Crusaders
The siege of Jerusalem lasted from 20 September to 2 October 1187, when Balian of Ibelin surrendered the city to Saladin.
The battle of Largs: Scots defeat the Norwegians on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, returning the Western Isles to Scotlan
The battle of Largs: Scots defeat the Norwegians on the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, returning the Western Isles to Scotland and ending 500 years of Viking invasions
King Henry VII of England invades France
Henry VII (28 January 1457 – 21 April 1509), also known as Henry Tudor, was King of England and Lord of Ireland from his seizure of the crown on 22 August 1485 until his death in 1509.
Cardinal Thomas Wolsey of England makes a European plan
Thomas Wolsey (March 1473 – 29 November 1530) was an English statesman and Catholic cardinal. When Henry VIII became King of England in 1509, Wolsey became the king's almoner.
Venice and Turkey signs peace
Venice and Turkey signs peace
Andreas Vesalius dies
Andreas Vesalius anatomist, physician and author, known for anatomist, physician and author, died on 1564-10-02.
Spanish army occupies, plunders and destroys Mechelen
Spanish army occupies, plunders and destroys Mechelen
Hans Lippershey applies for patent for first known early telescope in the Netherlands
The history of the telescope can be traced to before the invention of the earliest known telescope, which appeared in 1608 in the Netherlands, when a patent was submitted by Hans Lippershey, an...
English North American colony of Connecticut passes law against Quakers
Quakers are people who belong to the Religious Society of Friends, originally known as simply the Society of Friends, a historically Protestant Christian set of denominations.
Spanish king Carlos II appoints Philip van Anjou as heir to the throne
The War of the Spanish Succession was a European great power conflict, fought between 1701 and 1714.
Russian and Austrian army evacuates Berlin [NS = October 13]
Russian and Austrian army evacuates Berlin [NS = October 13]
Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing Georg
Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn scandalously marries commoner and widower Anne Horton, displeasing George III, leading to the Royal Marriages Act of 1772
Maagden House opens in Amsterdam
Maagden House opens in Amsterdam
George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the st
George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the states for ratification
Baptist Missionary Society is formed in London
Baptist Missionary Society is formed in London
Tula, leader of the slave uprising, is sentenced to death in Curaçao
Tula, leader of the slave uprising, is sentenced to death in Curaçao
Duke of York and Russians capture Alkmaar in the Netherlands
The Battle of Alkmaar (also sometimes called the Second Battle of Bergen or the Battle of Egmond-aan-Zee) was fought on 2 October 1799 between forces of the French Republic and her ally, the Batavian...
Nat Turner is born
Nat Turner slave rebellion leader, known for american slave rebellion leader, was born on 1800-10-02.
Britain mobilizes to protect against French invasion
Britain mobilizes to protect against French invasion
New York Anti-Slavery Society is organized
The American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS) was an abolitionist society in the United States.
Battle of Gonzales is fought between Texan settlers and Mexican forces, the first engagement of the Texas Revolution
The Battle of Gonzales was the first military engagement of the Texas Revolution. It was fought near Gonzales, Texas, on October 2, 1835, between rebellious Texian settlers and a detachment of...
The pasilalinic-sympathetic compass, a contraption built to test the pseudoscientific hypothesis that snails create a pe
The pasilalinic-sympathetic compass, a contraption built to test the pseudoscientific hypothesis that snails create a permanent telepathic link when they mate, is demonstrated but proves to be a fake
William Ramsay is born
William Ramsay, Scottish chemist, known for scottish chemist, was born on 1852-10-02.
Austrian law forbids Jews from owning land
Austrian law forbids Jews from owning land
Former US Vice-President John C. Breckinridge flees Kentucky
John Cabell Breckinridge (January 16, 1821 – May 17, 1875) was an American politician who served as the 14th vice president of the United States, with President James Buchanan, from 1857 to 1861, and...
Battle of Saltville, Virginia
Saltville is a town in Smyth and Washington counties in the U.S. state of Virginia. The population was 1,824 at the 2020 census.
J. Osterhoudt patents the tin can with a key opener
J. Osterhoudt patents the tin can with a key opener
Italy annexes Rome and the Papal States; Rome becomes the Italian capital
Rome is the capital city and most populated comune (municipality) of Italy. It is also the administrative centre of the Lazio region and of the Metropolitan City of Rome.
Morgan State University is founded
Julia Morgan (January 20, 1872 – February 2, 1957) was an American architect and engineer. She designed more than 700 buildings in California during a long and prolific career.
Phileas Fogg sets out on his journey as depicted in Jules Verne's "Around the World in Eighty Days"
Around the World in Eighty Days (French: Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872.
First Pan-American Conference is held in Washington, D.C.
The Conferences of American States, commonly referred to as the Pan-American Conferences, were meetings of the International American Nation in Conferences for Regional cooperation in 1889. The...
Cheniere Caminada hurricane (Great October Storm) is the third worst hurricane in US history and one of the first to be
Cheniere Caminada hurricane (Great October Storm) is the third worst hurricane in US history and one of the first to be classified as a Category 4 storm, killing 1,800 people in Louisiana
The first newspaper comic strip, the Yellow Kid, appears in New York World
The Yellow Kid (Mickey Dugan) is an American comic-strip character that appeared from 1895 to 1898 in Joseph Pulitzer's New York World, and later William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal.
The Boer Republic of the Orange Free State mobilizes its militia in preparation for a joint attack with the Transvaal Re
The Boer Republic of the Orange Free State mobilizes its militia in preparation for a joint attack with the Transvaal Republic against British colonies in South Africa during the Second Boer War
Belgium crown prince Albert von Saksen-Coburg weds Elisabeth of Bayern
Belgium crown prince Albert von Saksen-Coburg weds Elisabeth of Bayern
First Royal Navy submarine launched at Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness, commonly known as Barrow, is an industrial port town and civil parish in Westmorland and Furness, Cumbria, England.
German General Lothar von Trotha issues an order to exterminate the native Herero and Namaqua peoples of German South We
German General Lothar von Trotha issues an order to exterminate the native Herero and Namaqua peoples of German South West Africa (present-day Namibia), resulting in the first genocide of the 20th century, which kills 65,000 Herero and 10,000 Namaqua
Cleveland Naps and future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Addie Joss hurl a classic perfect game, beating Ed Walsh and the
Cleveland Naps and future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Addie Joss hurl a classic perfect game, beating Ed Walsh and the Chicago White Sox 1-0
American Playwright Eugene O'Neill (20) marries 1st wife Kathleen Jenkins
American Playwright Eugene O'Neill (20) marries 1st wife Kathleen Jenkins
The first Rugby Union match is played at the English RFU-owned Twickenham ground; Harlequins beat Richmond 14-10
The first Rugby Union match is played at the English RFU-owned Twickenham ground; Harlequins beat Richmond 14-10
First collision between two aircrafts in Milan, Italy
First collision between two aircrafts in Milan, Italy
Pitching in his third start in five days, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander records his 20th
Pitching in his third start in five days, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Grover Cleveland Alexander records his 20th-century MLB record 16th shutout of the year, a 2-0 win against the Boston Braves
First edition of the Dutch newspaper "Volkskrant" (The People's Paper) is published
First edition of the Dutch newspaper "Volkskrant" (The People's Paper) is published
China signs an agreement with the Russo-Asiatic Bank, largely French and Russian controlled, which oversees the Chinese
China signs an agreement with the Russo-Asiatic Bank, largely French and Russian controlled, which oversees the Chinese Eastern Railway but gives local supervision to China
Chicago White Sox catcher Ray Schalk becomes the first and only MLB catcher to make a putout at all bases; White Sox bea
Chicago White Sox catcher Ray Schalk becomes the first and only MLB catcher to make a putout at all bases; White Sox beat Indians 7-4
New York Yankees outfielder Babe Ruth hits a then-record 59th home run in a 7-6 win over his former club, the Boston Red
New York Yankees outfielder Babe Ruth hits a then-record 59th home run in a 7-6 win over his former club, the Boston Red Sox, at Polo Grounds, New York City
British occupying army leaves Constantinople
British occupying army leaves Constantinople
League of Nations approves Protocols of Geneva
The League of Nations (LN or LoN; French: Société des Nations [sɔsjete de nɑsjɔ̃], SdN) was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace.
Bert Gibb kicks nine singles as Hamilton Tigers beat Montreal AAA Winged Wheelers 12-10 in Montreal in Canadian Interpro
Bert Gibb kicks nine singles as Hamilton Tigers beat Montreal AAA Winged Wheelers 12-10 in Montreal in Canadian Interprovincial Rugby Football Union opening round
"Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God," known as Opus Dei, is founded by Catholic priest Josemaría Escrivá in
"Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God," known as Opus Dei, is founded by Catholic priest Josemaría Escrivá in Madrid, Spain
Washington Redskins (as Boston Braves) play franchise's debut NFL game, losing 14-0 to Brooklyn Dodgers at Braves Field
The Washington Commanders are a professional American football franchise based in the Washington metropolitan area.
Maury Wills is born
Maury Wills, American athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1932-10-02.
John B. Gurdon is born
John B. Gurdon, British developmental biologist, known for english developmental biologist, was born on 1933-10-02.
Hayden Planetarium in New York, the fourth in the US, opens
Hayden Planetarium in New York, the fourth in the US, opens
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. is born
Robert Henry Lawrence, Jr. astronaut, known for american astronaut, was born on 1935-10-02. Robert Henry Lawrence Jr.
Amsterdam's Calvinist churches reject Nazism
Amsterdam's Calvinist churches reject Nazism
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller strikes out a record 18 Detroit Tigers, but his Cleveland Indians still
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Bob Feller strikes out a record 18 Detroit Tigers, but his Cleveland Indians still lose 4-1 at Cleveland Stadium
Prototype for the Ilyushin Il-2, the world's most-produced military airplane designed by Sergey Ilyushin, takes its firs
Prototype for the Ilyushin Il-2, the world's most-produced military airplane designed by Sergey Ilyushin, takes its first flight; over 36,000 are made for the Soviet Air Force in WWII
17 German aircraft shot down over England
The Battle of Britain (German: Luftschlacht um England) was an effort by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the summer and autumn of 1940 to gain air superiority over the Royal Air Force (RAF)...
Germany launches an attack on Moscow
The Empire of Japan launched a surprise military strike on the United States Pacific Fleet at its naval base at Pearl Harbor on Oahu, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941. At the time, the U.S.
Jazz musician Louis Armstrong (41) divorces Alpha Smith after 4 years of marriage
Louis Daniel Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed "Satchmo", "Satch", and "Pops", was an American jazz and blues trumpeter and vocalist.
RMS Queen Mary, carrying thousands of US troops, slices cruiser HMS Curacoa in half, killing 239
RMS Queen Mary, carrying thousands of US troops, slices cruiser HMS Curacoa in half, killing 239
Steve Sabol is born
Steve Sabol, American filmmaker and founder of nfl films, known for american filmmaker and founder of nfl films, was born on 1942-10-02.
Japanese troops leave Kolombangara, Solomon Islands
Japanese troops leave Kolombangara, Solomon Islands
Polish resistance fighters capitulate in the Warsaw Uprising after an estimated 250,000 people are killed
Polish resistance fighters capitulate in the Warsaw Uprising after an estimated 250,000 people are killed
First network soap opera "Faraway Hill" begins broadcasting on DuMont Television Network
The year 1946 in television involved some significant events. Below is a list of television-related events during 1946.
NY Yankees catcher Yogi Berra hits the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history off Ralph Branca in the 7th inni
NY Yankees catcher Yogi Berra hits the first pinch-hit home run in World Series history off Ralph Branca in the 7th inning of a 9-8 loss to the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 3
For the first time in 41 years, pennant races in both MLB leagues are decided on the final day of the season: (AL) Yanke
For the first time in 41 years, pennant races in both MLB leagues are decided on the final day of the season: (AL) Yankees upend rival Boston Red Sox 5-3; (NL) Dodgers beat the Phillies 9-7 for a 97-57 record; Cardinals 96-58
Bob Shaw of the Chicago Cardinals sets an NFL record with 5 touchdown receptions in a 55-13 win against the Baltimore Co
Bob Shaw of the Chicago Cardinals sets an NFL record with 5 touchdown receptions in a 55-13 win against the Baltimore Colts; Cardinals quarterback Jim Hardy throws 6 touchdown passes
Annie Leibovitz is born
Annie Leibovitz, American photographer, known for american photographer, was born on 1950-10-02.
First TV broadcast in the Netherlands (Toverspiegel)
First TV broadcast in the Netherlands (Toverspiegel)
Sting is born
Sting, English musician, known for british musician, was born on 1952-10-02. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, known as Sting, is an English musician and actor.
Don Liddle beats Bob Lemon 7-4 as the New York Giants complete an unlikely World Series sweep of the powerful Cleveland
Don Liddle beats Bob Lemon 7-4 as the New York Giants complete an unlikely World Series sweep of the powerful Cleveland Indians; Cleveland's season record of 111-43 sets an American League record for regular season wins
"Alfred Hitchcock Presents" premieres on CBS television in the US
Alfred Hitchcock Presents is an American television anthology series created, hosted and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, airing on CBS and NBC, alternately, between 1955 and 1965.
First atomic power clock exhibited in New York City
First atomic power clock exhibited in New York City
Warren Spector is born
Warren Spector is born
"The Bridge on the River Kwai," directed by David Lean and starring William Holden and Alec Guinness, is released (Acade
"The Bridge on the River Kwai," directed by David Lean and starring William Holden and Alec Guinness, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1958)
Guinea (French Guinea) gains independence from France (National Day)
The French Union (French: Union française) was a political entity created by the French Fourth Republic to replace the old French colonial empire system, colloquially known as the "French Empire"...
American medical drama series "Ben Casey," starring Vince Edwards and Sam Jaffe, premieres on ABC-TV
American medical drama series "Ben Casey," starring Vince Edwards and Sam Jaffe, premieres on ABC-TV
San Francisco Giants beat rival LA Dodgers 8-7 in 4 hours and 18 minutes in Game 2 of the NL tie-break series; it is the
San Francisco Giants beat rival LA Dodgers 8-7 in 4 hours and 18 minutes in Game 2 of the NL tie-break series; it is the longest 9-inning game in MLB history; Giants win series 2-1
Philadelphia's Alex Johnson, Bobby Wine, Tony Taylor, and Vic Power combine for the Phillies' third triple play of the s
Philadelphia's Alex Johnson, Bobby Wine, Tony Taylor, and Vic Power combine for the Phillies' third triple play of the season, tying the MLB record, in a 4-3 win against the Cincinnati Reds
Maria Ressa is born
Maria Ressa, American american journalist, known for filipino and american journalist, was born on 1964-10-02.
NY Yankees pitcher Mel Stottlemyre wins his 20th game of the season
Melvin Leon Stottlemyre Sr. (November 13, 1941 – January 13, 2019) was an American professional baseball pitcher and pitching coach.
Pope Paul VI names Mr. Perey as the bishop's helper of New Orleans
Pope Paul VI names Mr. Perey as the bishop's helper of New Orleans
Australian Robert "Nat" Young puts on a dominant performance to win the World Surfing Championship at Ocean Beach, San D
Australian Robert "Nat" Young puts on a dominant performance to win the World Surfing Championship at Ocean Beach, San Diego; Joyce Hoffman of Capistrano Beach, California, wins the women's title
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax wins his 27th game of the season, 6-3 against the Philadelphia Phillies; clinch
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Sandy Koufax wins his 27th game of the season, 6-3 against the Philadelphia Phillies; clinches Dodgers' third National League pennant in four years
All Grateful Dead members are arrested by narcotics agents for possession of marijuana in San Francisco, California
All Grateful Dead members are arrested by narcotics agents for possession of marijuana in San Francisco, California
Mexico City police fire on protesting students, killing 300-500
Mexico City police fire on protesting students, killing 300-500
Jana Novotna is born
Jana Novotna, Czech athlete, known for czech tennis player, was born on 1968-10-02. Jana Novotná was a Czech professional tennis player. She was ranked world No.
Thomas Muster is born
Thomas Muster is born
Seattle Pilots' last game in Seattle; crash to their 98th season loss, 3-1 to Oakland in front of just 5,473; move to Mi
Seattle Pilots' last game in Seattle; crash to their 98th season loss, 3-1 to Oakland in front of just 5,473; move to Milwaukee as the Brewers next season
Detroit general manager Jim Campbell gives controversial Billy Martin a 2-year deal (1971-72) to manage the Tigers at a
Detroit general manager Jim Campbell gives controversial Billy Martin a 2-year deal (1971-72) to manage the Tigers at a well above MLB average annual salary of $65,000
Homing pigeon averages a record 133 km/h in a 1,100 km race in Australia
Homing pigeon averages a record 133 km/h in a 1,100 km race in Australia
Aeroflot Il-18 crashes near the Black Sea resort of Sochi, killing 105
Aeroflot Il-18 crashes near the Black Sea resort of Sochi, killing 105
Tiffany Darwish is born
Tiffany Darwish, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1972-10-02. Tiffany Renee Darwish, known mononymously as Tiffany, is an American pop singer.
Four Ulster Volunteer Force members are killed after a bomb they are carrying prematurely explodes in Farrenlester, near
Four Ulster Volunteer Force members are killed after a bomb they are carrying prematurely explodes in Farrenlester, near Coleraine
Dusty Baker hits his 30th homer of the season against Astros' J.R. Richard; the Dodgers become the first team in MLB his
Dusty Baker hits his 30th homer of the season against Astros' J.R. Richard; the Dodgers become the first team in MLB history to have four players hit 30 or more home runs, joining Steve Garvey (33), Reggie Smith (32), and Ron Cey (30)
Syrians and Palestinians exchange fire in East Beirut, killing 1,300
Syrians and Palestinians exchange fire in East Beirut, killing 1,300
The NY Yankees win their third consecutive AL East title, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in a dramatic single playoff ga
The NY Yankees win their third consecutive AL East title, beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in a dramatic single playoff game; Ron Guidry secures his 25th win, aided by Bucky Dent's three-run homer
Bomb attack in Tehran kills 60 and injures 700
Bomb attack in Tehran kills 60 and injures 700
Due to a strike by MLB umpires, the first four NLCS games are played with replacement umpires; Game 1: Chicago Cubs beat
Due to a strike by MLB umpires, the first four NLCS games are played with replacement umpires; Game 1: Chicago Cubs beat the San Diego Padres 13-0
A coalition led by Mayor Richard Caliguiri, consisting of public and private groups committed to keeping the struggling
A coalition led by Mayor Richard Caliguiri, consisting of public and private groups committed to keeping the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates in town for at least five years, reaches an agreement to buy the baseball team for $22 million
Astros starter Mike Scott finishes the MLB regular season with 306 strikeouts, achieving 8 in a 2-1 win in San Francisco
Astros starter Mike Scott finishes the MLB regular season with 306 strikeouts, achieving 8 in a 2-1 win in San Francisco, becoming the 3rd NL pitcher to reach 300 in a season
New York Mets' Dwight Gooden becomes the first pitcher to collect 200 strikeouts in each of his first three seasons when
New York Mets' Dwight Gooden becomes the first pitcher to collect 200 strikeouts in each of his first three seasons when he records seven in an 8-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates
Mike Tyson wrecks furniture in his mansion in Bernardsville, NJ, during a domestic dispute
Mike Tyson wrecks furniture in his mansion in Bernardsville, NJ, during a domestic dispute
TV true life drama "A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story" premieres on NBC in the US
TV true life drama "A Cry for Help: The Tracey Thurman Story" premieres on NBC in the US
Chinese plane explodes, killing about 100 people
Chinese plane explodes, killing about 100 people
NHL #1 draft pick Eric Lindros rejects Quebec Nordiques' offer of a 10-year, $50 million contract
The Eric Lindros trade was the culmination of a holdout by Eric Lindros from the Quebec Nordiques of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Carandiru Massacre takes place after a riot in the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil
The Carandiru Massacre takes place after a riot in the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil
British band Oasis releases their second studio album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" and sells a record 347,000 cop
British band Oasis releases their second studio album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" and sells a record 347,000 copies in the first week
The Bruins beat the LA Kings 6-5 in Boston to extend their NHL opening game unbeaten streak to 11 consecutive years (9-0
The Bruins beat the LA Kings 6-5 in Boston to extend their NHL opening game unbeaten streak to 11 consecutive years (9-0-2)
With his team struggling at 28 for 3, Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh smashes a brilliant 157 to guide the touris
With his team struggling at 28 for 3, Australian cricket batsman Steve Waugh smashes a brilliant 157 to guide the tourists to an innings and 99-run win over Pakistan in the first Test in Rawalpindi
Atlanta Thrashers play their first regular-season game in franchise history, a 4-1 loss to the visiting NJ Devils before
Atlanta Thrashers play their first regular-season game in franchise history, a 4-1 loss to the visiting NJ Devils before a crowd of 18,545 at Philips Arena; Kelly Buchberger scores the first goal in Thrashers history
Boston's Ray Bourque becomes the highest goal-scoring defenseman in NHL history with his 386th career goal in the Bruins
Boston's Ray Bourque becomes the highest goal-scoring defenseman in NHL history with his 386th career goal in the Bruins' 3-1 win against the Carolina Hurricanes, moving him one ahead of Paul Coffey
Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa becomes the first player in MLB history to total 60 home runs in three seasons as the Chic
Cubs right fielder Sammy Sosa becomes the first player in MLB history to total 60 home runs in three seasons as the Chicago slugger connects off Reds starter Lance Davis to reach the milestone in a 5-4 loss
The Beltway sniper attacks begin, extending over three weeks
A sniper is a military or paramilitary marksman who engages targets from positions of concealment or at distances exceeding the target's detection capabilities.
Jacob Sartorius is born
Jacob Sartorius, American musician, known for american social media personality, was born on 2003-10-02. Rolf Jacob Sartorius is an American social media personality and singer.
American Samoa joins the North American Numbering Plan
American Samoa is an unincorporated and unorganized territory of the United States located in the Polynesia region of the south Pacific Ocean.
Jeff Kent becomes the all-time home run leader for MLB second basemen when he hits two in the Astros' 9-3 win against th
Jeff Kent becomes the all-time home run leader for MLB second basemen when he hits two in the Astros' 9-3 win against the Rockies, reaching 302 overall home runs to break Ryne Sandberg's major league record set in 1997
NFL plays its first regular season game outside the United States when the Arizona Cardinals defeat the San Francisco 49
NFL plays its first regular season game outside the United States when the Arizona Cardinals defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-14 in Mexico City, Mexico
Charles Carl Roberts kills five schoolgirls in a shooting incident at an Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, the
Charles Carl Roberts kills five schoolgirls in a shooting incident at an Amish school in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, then commits suicide
President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea walks across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea on his way to the seco
President Roh Moo-hyun of South Korea walks across the Military Demarcation Line into North Korea on his way to the second Inter-Korean Summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il
A minibus and truck collide in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, killing ten people
A minibus and truck collide in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, killing ten people
Eight people are killed and 14 are injured after an accident involving an SUV, a church bus, and a tractor-trailer in Je
Eight people are killed and 14 are injured after an accident involving an SUV, a church bus, and a tractor-trailer in Jefferson County, Tennessee
A gunpowder plant explodes in Gorni Lom, Bulgaria, killing 15 people
A gunpowder plant explodes in Gorni Lom, Bulgaria, killing 15 people
Actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi are arrested in Vermont after leaving Canada
Actor Randy Quaid and his wife Evi are arrested in Vermont after leaving Canada
Colombia votes against a peace agreement with rebel group FARC in a national referendum
The Colombian peace process refers to the negotiations between the Government of Colombia under President Juan Manuel Santos and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC–EP) aimed at ending...
Veteran broadcaster Vin Scully calls his final LA Dodgers game, a 7-1 loss in San Francisco, after a record 67 MLB seaso
Veteran broadcaster Vin Scully calls his final LA Dodgers game, a 7-1 loss in San Francisco, after a record 67 MLB seasons
US scientists Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael Young are awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine
US scientists Jeffrey C. Hall, Michael Rosbash, and Michael Young are awarded the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their work on the body clock
Tom Petty dies
Tom Petty, American rock musician, known for american rock musician, died on 2017-10-02. Thomas Earl Petty (October 20, 1950 – October 2, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers and to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for th
Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Arthur Ashkin for optical tweezers and to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their work on laser beams
Jamal Khashoggi dies
Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi journalist and dissident, known for saudi journalist and dissident, died on 2018-10-02.
Australian women's cricket wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy smashes a T20I world record with 148 not out off 61 balls against S
Australian women's cricket wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy smashes a T20I world record with 148 not out off 61 balls against Sri Lanka in Sydney; her century comes from an Australian record of 46 balls
Massive oil slick from a pipeline is discovered along the Orange County coast off California, covering 13 square miles
Massive oil slick from a pipeline is discovered along the Orange County coast off California, covering 13 square miles
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith files for divorce from fellow actor husband Joshua Jackson after four years of marriage [1]
Joshua Carter Jackson is a Canadian and American actor. He is known for his portrayals of Pacey Witter on The WB's teen drama Dawson's Creek (1998–2003), Peter Bishop in the Fox science fiction...
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for discoveries that enabled mRNA vacc
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine awarded to Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman for discoveries that enabled mRNA vaccine development [1]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is spotted over Hawaii; it last visited Earth 80,000 years ago [1]
Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is spotted over Hawaii; it last visited Earth 80,000 years ago [1]
Munich Airport, in Erding and Freising, Germany, closes temporarily due to suspicious drones being sighted near its airs
Munich Airport, in Erding and Freising, Germany, closes temporarily due to suspicious drones being sighted near its airspace