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First printing in England of the complete English-language Bible, the "Matthew's Bible," with translations by William Ty
First printing in England of the complete English-language Bible, the "Matthew's Bible," with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale (an update of the earlier "Coverdale Bible") [exact month/day unclear] [1]
Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped
Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped, and the next date is Oct 15.
The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
In a final confrontation, around 4,000 Ashantis are defeated by the British in the Gold Coast (Ghana)
In a final confrontation, around 4,000 Ashantis are defeated by the British in the Gold Coast (Ghana)
Soviet Union launches Sputnik I, the first artificial Earth satellite, into an elliptical low Earth orbit
Sputnik 1, often referred to as simply Sputnik, was the first artificial Earth satellite.
Troops and tanks under President Boris Yeltsin shell and occupy the Russian White House in Moscow, the seat of governmen
Troops and tanks under President Boris Yeltsin shell and occupy the Russian White House in Moscow, the seat of government of the Russian Federation
Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker of the US House of Representatives to be removed from office after fellow Repub
Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker of the US House of Representatives to be removed from office after fellow Republican hardliners, led by Matt Gaetz, vote for his ouster [1]
"The Last Emperor" directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring John Lone, Joan Chen and Peter O'Toole premieres at the
"The Last Emperor" directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring John Lone, Joan Chen and Peter O'Toole premieres at the Tokyo Film Festival (Best Picture 1988)
Apple Records releases John Lennon's fifth studio album, "Walls & Bridges" in the UK; features #1 single "Whatever Gets
Apple Records releases John Lennon's fifth studio album, "Walls & Bridges" in the UK; features #1 single "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" (with Elton John) and "#9 Dream"
Pink Floyd's concept album "Wish You Were Here" reaches No. 1 in the US and goes on to sell 13 million copies
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...
1st US Open Men's Golf, Newport GC: Englishman Horace Rawlins wins the inaugural event, beating Willie Dunn of Scotland
1st US Open Men's Golf, Newport GC: Englishman Horace Rawlins wins the inaugural event, beating Willie Dunn of Scotland by 2 strokes
English King Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, his 4th wife
Anne of Cleves (German: Anna von Kleve; 28 June or 22 September 1515 – 16 July 1557) was Queen of England from 6 January to 12 July 1540 as the fourth wife of Henry VIII.
Prince Willem V marries Prussian princess Wilhelmina
Prince Willem V marries Prussian princess Wilhelmina
"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" poet Samuel Coleridge (22) marries Sarah Fricker in Bristol, England
"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" poet Samuel Coleridge (22) marries Sarah Fricker in Bristol, England
Singer Gwen Stefani and musician Gavin Rossdale divorce after 13 years of marriage
Gavin McGregor Rossdale is an English musician, best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush. He helped form Bush in 1992.
Pope Innocent III crowns King of the Romans, Otto IV, as Holy Roman Emperor at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
Otto IV (1175 – 19 May 1218) was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1209 until his death in 1218. Otto spent most of his early life in England and France.
Almohad Caliph Abdallah al-Adil is assassinated by being drowned in a bathtub
Almohad Caliph Abdallah al-Adil is assassinated by being drowned in a bathtub
End of the Battle of Lake Poyang; Chinese rebel forces led by Zhu Yuanzhang defeat those of his rival, Chen Youliang, in
End of the Battle of Lake Poyang; Chinese rebel forces led by Zhu Yuanzhang defeat those of his rival, Chen Youliang, in one of the largest naval battles in history with approximately 850,000 participants
The Coverdale Bible, the first complete Bible to be published in English, is printed in Antwerp with translations by Wil
The Coverdale Bible, the first complete Bible to be published in English, is printed in Antwerp with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale [1]
-13] Synod of Emden, Calvinist leaders establish the Dutch Reformed Church.
The Dutch Reformed Churchmdə ˈkɛr (ə)k], abbreviated NHK [ˌɛnɦaːˈkaː]) was the largest Christian denomination in the Netherlands from the onset of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century until...
Battle of Wittstock: Sweden defeats Imperial-Saxon forces during the Thirty Years' War, a significant victory in bolster
Battle of Wittstock: Sweden defeats Imperial-Saxon forces during the Thirty Years' War, a significant victory in bolstering Protestant forces
Peter Stuyvesant establishes America's first volunteer fire service
Peter Stuyvesant establishes America's first volunteer fire service
Battle of Marsaglia: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French.
Battle of Marsaglia: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French.
Utrecht banishes poor Jews
Utrecht banishes poor Jews
Foundation of Rosario in Argentina.
Foundation of Rosario in Argentina.
Fort Wilson Riot takes place
Fort Wilson Riot takes place
Mexico becomes a republic
The Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1824 (Spanish: Constitución Federal de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos de 1824) was the first constitution of Mexico, enacted on October 4 of...
Provisional government declares secession of Belgium from Netherlands
A provisional government, also called an interim, emergency, or transitional government, is a temporary government formed to manage a period of transition, often following state collapse, revolution,...
Franz Grillparzer's "Der Traum ein Leben" premieres in Vienna
Franz Grillparzer's "Der Traum ein Leben" premieres in Vienna
Ottoman Empire declares war on the Russian Empire starting the Crimean War after various disagreements including Russian
Ottoman Empire declares war on the Russian Empire starting the Crimean War after various disagreements including Russian occupation of the Ottoman controlled Danubian Principalities
Battle of Corinth ends
The siege of Corinth, also known as the first battle of Corinth, was an American Civil War engagement lasting from April 29 to May 30, 1862, in Corinth, Mississippi.
National black convention meets in Syracuse, New York
National black convention meets in Syracuse, New York
Toronto Argonauts Football Club (CFL) forms as Argonaut Rowing Club rugby-football squad; oldest existing pro sports tea
Toronto Argonauts Football Club (CFL) forms as Argonaut Rowing Club rugby-football squad; oldest existing pro sports team in North America still using original name
University of California founded in Los Angeles, California
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system.
First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Boys' Brigade is the largest Christian uniformed youth organisation in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Charlie Barr skippered Columbia (US) beats Shamrock II (UK), 3-0 on New York City Harbour in 11th America's Cup yachting
Charlie Barr skippered Columbia (US) beats Shamrock II (UK), 3-0 on New York City Harbour in 11th America's Cup yachting challenge series
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburg Pirates, 4-0 to end MLB season at 116-36 with .763 winning percentage; unmatched since
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburg Pirates, 4-0 to end MLB season at 116-36 with .763 winning percentage; unmatched since
Adoption of the Flag of Bermuda.
Adoption of the Flag of Bermuda.
First escalator installed on London Underground at Earl's Court Station
The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or as the Tube) is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex...
Freddy Wilson of Regina Roughriders kicks 10 singles in 21-3 win over Saskatoon Rugby Club
Freddy Wilson of Regina Roughriders kicks 10 singles in 21-3 win over Saskatoon Rugby Club
Dardanelles: French & British fleet bombards Turkish forts
Dardanelles: French & British fleet bombards Turkish forts
Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado & Utah is established
Dinosaur National Monument is an American national monument located on the southeast flank of the Uinta Mountains on the border between Colorado and Utah at the confluence of the Green and Yampa...
Market Street's "Path of Gold" lit for 1st time
Market Street's "Path of Gold" lit for 1st time
British assault on Broodseinde, France
The Battle of Broodseinde was fought on 4 October 1917 near Ypres in Belgium, at the east end of the Gheluvelt plateau, by the British Second and Fifth armies against the German 4th Army.
League of Nations refuses to assist starving Russians
League of Nations refuses to assist starving Russians
Protocol for the Reconstruction of Austria, between the government of Austria and the governments of Great Britain, Fran
Protocol for the Reconstruction of Austria, between the government of Austria and the governments of Great Britain, France, Italy and Czechoslovakia, for reconstructing the Austrian economy, signed in Geneva, Switzerland
Young Stribling ostensibly beats Mike McTigue on points in Columbus, Georgia for world light-heavyweight boxing title; r
Young Stribling ostensibly beats Mike McTigue on points in Columbus, Georgia for world light-heavyweight boxing title; referee Harry Ertle later calls fight a draw, claims coerced by promoters to award fight to Stribling; McTigue retains title
Harry Heilmann gets 6 hits in Detroit's doubleheader sweep over St Louis Browns, 10-4 and 11-6, to edge Tris Speaker for
Harry Heilmann gets 6 hits in Detroit's doubleheader sweep over St Louis Browns, 10-4 and 11-6, to edge Tris Speaker for AL batting crown, .393 to .389; Ty Cobb bats over .300 for the 20th time
Dahlia is officially designated as San Francisco city flower
Dahlia (UK: DAY-lee-ə, US: DA (H)L-yə, DAYL-yə) is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America.
Gutzon Borglum begins sculpting Mount Rushmore and works on it until 1941
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial centered on a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore (Lakota: Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe, or Six Grandfathers) in the...
KPD begins petition against Germany building a battle fleet
KPD begins petition against Germany building a battle fleet
Dick Tracy comic strip by Chester Gould debuts
Dick Tracy is an American comic strip featuring Dick Tracy, a tough and intelligent police detective created by Chester Gould.
Anti-semite Julius Gombos forms new government in Hungary
Anti-semite Julius Gombos forms new government in Hungary
Esquire magazine is 1st published
Esquire magazine is 1st published
Italian lire devalued
Italian lire devalued
Last Polish troops surrender
Last Polish troops surrender
12 German aircraft shot down above 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)...
German assault on tractor factory in Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad (17 July 1942 – 2 February 1943) was a major battle on the Eastern Front of World War II, beginning when Nazi Germany and its Axis allies attacked and became locked in a...
British troops land on Greek mainland
The Greek Civil War took place from 1946 to 1949. The conflict, which erupted shortly after the end of World War II, consisted of a Communist-led uprising against the established government of the...
Cleveland Indians beat Boston Red Sox, 8 - 3, in a one-game playoff to decide the AL pennant; keys are the pitching of G
Cleveland Indians beat Boston Red Sox, 8 - 3, in a one-game playoff to decide the AL pennant; keys are the pitching of Gene Bearden and hitting of Lou Boudreau
American Contract Bridge League votes 58½% to keep blacks out
American Contract Bridge League votes 58½% to keep blacks out
Rev Sun Young Moon leaves prison in Seoul
Rev Sun Young Moon leaves prison in Seoul
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Maralinga Australia
Between 1956 and 1963, the United Kingdom conducted seven nuclear tests at the Maralinga site in South Australia, part of the Woomera Prohibited Area about 800 kilometres (500 mi) north west of...
Avro Arrow roll-out ceremony at Avro Canada plant in Malton, Ontario
Avro Arrow roll-out ceremony at Avro Canada plant in Malton, Ontario
French Fifth Republic is established
The Fifth Republic (French: Cinquième République) is France's current republican system of government.
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown makes club record 37 rushing attempts in Cleveland Browns, 34-7
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown makes club record 37 rushing attempts in Cleveland Browns, 34-7 win at Chicago Cardinals
Courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit
Courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
USAF Maj Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 32,300m
USAF Maj Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 32,300m
-8] Hurricane Flora, kills 6,000 in Cuba & Haiti
-8] Hurricane Flora, kills 6,000 in Cuba & Haiti
-7] Hurricane Hilda, kills 38 in La, Miss & Ga
-7] Hurricane Hilda, kills 38 in La, Miss & Ga
Dutch Cardinal Bernardus Johannes Alfrink presents New Catechism
Dutch Cardinal Bernardus Johannes Alfrink presents New Catechism
Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei abdicates in favour of his son, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz'zaddin Wad'daulah is Sultan of Brunei, reigning since 1967, and has also served as Prime Minister of Brunei since its independence from British rule in 1984.
A Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) delegation meet with the Derry March organisers and try to have the
A Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) delegation meet with the Derry March organisers and try to have the march cancelled; eventually it was decided to go ahead with the march.
Last wooden passenger subway cars retired at Brooklyn Myrtle Avenue
The AB Standard was a New York City Subway car class built by the American Car and Foundry Company and Pressed Steel Car Company between 1914 and 1924.
Herbert Schmidtz makes the highest parachute jump from a tower by leaping from a 1,984 ft (604.7 m) TV mast in Tulsa, Ok
Herbert Schmidtz makes the highest parachute jump from a tower by leaping from a 1,984 ft (604.7 m) TV mast in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Borden's opens a turn-of-century ice cream parlor at Disney World
Borden's opens a turn-of-century ice cream parlor at Disney World
Future Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams manages his final game as his Texas Rangers lose on the road to KC Royals, 4-
Future Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams manages his final game as his Texas Rangers lose on the road to KC Royals, 4-0 in the last game played at Municipal Stadium; Williams later replaced by Whitey Herzog
Hans of Manens ballet "Adagio Hammerklavier" premieres in Amsterdam
Adagio Hammerklavier is a ballet choreographed by Hans van Manen to the Adagio from Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 29, Hammerklavier. The ballet is plotless and danced by three couples.
Official launch of the Intercity 125 High Speed Train (HST).
The InterCity 125 (originally Inter-City 125) or High Speed Train (HST) is a diesel-powered high-speed passenger train built by British Rail Engineering Limited between 1975 and 1982.
Hugh Leonards "Life" premieres in Dublin
Hugh Leonard (9 November 1926 – 12 February 2009) was an Irish playwright and author.
ABC premiere of Saturday futuristic fantasy cartoon "Thundarr the Barbarian"
ABC premiere of Saturday futuristic fantasy cartoon "Thundarr the Barbarian"
Future Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt's 2-run homer off Stan Bahnsen in 11th inning gives Philadelphia
Future Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt's 2-run homer off Stan Bahnsen in 11th inning gives Philadelphia, 6-4 win v Montreal and NL East title; Schmidt's 48th of the season; breaks Eddie Mathews' single-season MLB record for 3rd basemen
Meadowlands Arena opens in Rutherford, New Jersey
Meadowlands Arena (formerly Brendan Byrne Arena, Continental Airlines Arena and Izod Center) is a closed indoor sports and concert venue located in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford,...
Richard Noble, driving Thrust2, reaches a new land speed record of 650.88 mph (1,047.49 km/h) at Black Rock Desert, Neva
Richard Noble, driving Thrust2, reaches a new land speed record of 650.88 mph (1,047.49 km/h) at Black Rock Desert, Nevada
Free Software Foundation is founded in Massachusetts, USA
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Richard Stallman on October 4, 1985.
NY Yankees closer Dave Righetti saves both doubleheader games at Fenway Park for 5-3 and 3-1 wins v Boston; Righetti's M
NY Yankees closer Dave Righetti saves both doubleheader games at Fenway Park for 5-3 and 3-1 wins v Boston; Righetti's MLB record 46th save
Pillsbury stock soars $18.37 to $57.37 on takeover bid
Pillsbury stock soars $18.37 to $57.37 on takeover bid
MLB San Francisco Giants first baseman Will Clark hits first NLCS grand slam since 1977 in 11-3 win v Chicago Cubs; Clar
MLB San Francisco Giants first baseman Will Clark hits first NLCS grand slam since 1977 in 11-3 win v Chicago Cubs; Clark goes 4-for-4 with 2 HRs to tie NLCS RBI record (6) for an entire series in less than 4 innings
Regional elections held in East Germany
The German Social Union (German: Deutsche Soziale Union, DSU) is a small conservative political party mainly active in the new states of Germany.
Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
Delta Center is an indoor venue in Salt Lake City. Opened in 1991, the arena is the home of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey...
1st time AL East & West champs have same record (96-66)-Tor & Oak
1st time AL East & West champs have same record (96-66)-Tor & Oak
7.9 earthquake strikes Koerilen, flood kills 18+
7.9 earthquake strikes Koerilen, flood kills 18+
BPAA US Bowling Open by Dave Husted
David Husted, of Milwaukie, Oregon, is a retired professional ten-pin bowler and member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA).
Second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company
Second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company with $17.3 million in cash taken
Australian motorcycle racer Mick Doohan wins the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island to clinch his 5th world 500cc c
Australian motorcycle racer Mick Doohan wins the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island to clinch his 5th world 500cc championship; all 5 titles are won with Honda
Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy overtakes countryman Rod Marsh's world record of 355 Test cricket dismissals during 1s
Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy overtakes countryman Rod Marsh's world record of 355 Test cricket dismissals during 1st Test win v Pakistan in Rawalpindi; catches Wasim Akram off Colin Miller to reach milestone
SF Giants slugger Barry Bonds hits his 70th home run in 10-2 win v Houston; ties Mark McGwire for the most MLB home runs
SF Giants slugger Barry Bonds hits his 70th home run in 10-2 win v Houston; ties Mark McGwire for the most MLB home runs in a single season
Jockey Jerry Bailey surpasses his own single season record for North American purse earnings ($19,271,814) set in 2002;
Jockey Jerry Bailey surpasses his own single season record for North American purse earnings ($19,271,814) set in 2002; wins aboard Sightseek in Beldame Stakes & Birdstone in Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park
SpaceShipOne wins Ansari X Prize for private spaceflight
The Ansari X Prize was a space competition in which the X Prize Foundation offered a US$10,000,000 (equivalent to $21,000,000 in 2025) prize for the first non-government organization to launch a...
"All the Right Reasons", fifth studio album by Nickelback, is released
All the Right Reasons is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Nickelback, released on October 4, 2005, on Roadrunner Records.
Patrick Kane makes his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks against the Minnesota Wild
Patrick Timothy Kane II is an American professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
George Papandreou's Panhellenic Socialist Movement defeats Greece's governing New Democracy party in an electoral landsl
George Papandreou's Panhellenic Socialist Movement defeats Greece's governing New Democracy party in an electoral landslide.
"Die Hard" director John McTiernan is sentenced to one year in prison for lying to the FBI [1]
John Campbell McTiernan Jr. is an American film director, producer and writer best known for his work in the action film genre.
19 people are killed after being buried by a landslide in Yunnan, China
19 people are killed after being buried by a landslide in Yunnan, China
Adam Ondra completes the first ascent of Change in Norway, the world's first 9b+ (5.15c) route
Adam Ondra is a Czech professional rock climber, specializing in lead climbing, bouldering, and competition climbing.
German singer Helene Fischer releases "Farbenspiel", most successful album ever by a German female artist, over 2.4 mill
German singer Helene Fischer releases "Farbenspiel", most successful album ever by a German female artist, over 2.4 million sold
Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays Carnegie Hall one-handed due to injury, with 14-year-old Maxim Lando playing his left ha
Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays Carnegie Hall one-handed due to injury, with 14-year-old Maxim Lando playing his left hand for Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"
New England's Tom Brady becomes only 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes as he connects with Josh
New England's Tom Brady becomes only 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes as he connects with Josh Gordon in Patriots' 38-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Foxborough
Fuel subsidies end in Ecuador after four decades, prompting nationwide protests and President Lenín Moreno to declare 60
Fuel subsidies end in Ecuador after four decades, prompting nationwide protests and President Lenín Moreno to declare 60-day state of emergency
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge breaks Roger Maris's AL single season HR record when he slams his 62nd homer in a 3
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge breaks Roger Maris's AL single season HR record when he slams his 62nd homer in a 3-2 loss against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
21 people are killed after a bus crashes off a bridge and plunges 15m (50ft) at Mestre, near Venice, Italy [1]
21 people are killed after a bus crashes off a bridge and plunges 15m (50ft) at Mestre, near Venice, Italy [1]
US port workers along the country's east and gulf coasts end strike after 3 days [1]
US port workers along the country's east and gulf coasts end strike after 3 days [1]
Famous Births on October 4
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Richard Cromwell is born
Richard Cromwell, English statesman, known for english statesman, was born on 1626-10-04.
birth
Damon Runyon is born
Damon Runyon, American writer, known for american writer, was born on 1880-10-04. Alfred Damon Runyon (October 4, 1880 – December 10, 1946) was an American journalist and short-story writer.
birth
Anne Rice is born
Anne Rice, American author, known for american author, was born on 1941-10-04. Anne Rice (born Howard Allen Frances O'Brien; October 4, 1941 – December 11, 2021) was an American author of Gothic…
birth
Buster Keaton is born
Buster Keaton, American actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1895-10-04.
birth
Charlton Heston is born
Charlton Heston, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1923-10-04. Charlton Heston was an American actor.
birth
Susan Sarandon is born
Susan Sarandon, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1947-10-04. Susan Abigail Sarandon ( sə-RAN-dən; née Tomalin; born October 4, 1946) is an American actor.
birth
Alicia Silverstone is born
Alicia Silverstone, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1977-10-04. Alicia Silverstone ( ə-LEE-see-ə; born October 4, 1976) is an American actress.
birth
Dakota Johnson is born
Dakota Johnson, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1990-10-04. Dakota Mayi Johnson is an American actress. Her accolades include a nomination for a British Academy Film Award.
birth
Jon Secada is born
Jon Secada, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1962-10-04. Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez, better known as Jon Secada, is a Cuban-born American singer.
birth
Tony La Russa is born
Tony La Russa athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1945-10-04. Anthony La Russa Jr. is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager.
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Sherri Turner is born
Sherri Turner is born
Notable Deaths on October 4
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 4, 1957?
- The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, igniting the Space Age and the US-Soviet Space Race.
- What happened on October 4, 1537?
- First printing in England of the complete English-language Bible, the "Matthew's Bible," with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale (an update of the earlier "Coverdale Bible") [exact month/day unclear] [1]
- What happened on October 4, 1582?
- Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped, and the next date is Oct 15.
- What happened on October 4, 1883?
- The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
- What happened on October 4, 1900?
- In a final confrontation, around 4,000 Ashantis are defeated by the British in the Gold Coast (Ghana)
Complete Timeline — October 4 Through the Ages
Pope Innocent III crowns King of the Romans, Otto IV, as Holy Roman Emperor at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome
Otto IV (1175 – 19 May 1218) was the Holy Roman Emperor from 1209 until his death in 1218. Otto spent most of his early life in England and France.
Almohad Caliph Abdallah al-Adil is assassinated by being drowned in a bathtub
Almohad Caliph Abdallah al-Adil is assassinated by being drowned in a bathtub
End of the Battle of Lake Poyang; Chinese rebel forces led by Zhu Yuanzhang defeat those of his rival, Chen Youliang, in
End of the Battle of Lake Poyang; Chinese rebel forces led by Zhu Yuanzhang defeat those of his rival, Chen Youliang, in one of the largest naval battles in history with approximately 850,000 participants
The Coverdale Bible, the first complete Bible to be published in English, is printed in Antwerp with translations by Wil
The Coverdale Bible, the first complete Bible to be published in English, is printed in Antwerp with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale [1]
First printing in England of the complete English-language Bible, the "Matthew's Bible," with translations by William Ty
First printing in England of the complete English-language Bible, the "Matthew's Bible," with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale (an update of the earlier "Coverdale Bible") [exact month/day unclear] [1]
English King Henry VIII marries Anne of Cleves, his 4th wife
Anne of Cleves (German: Anna von Kleve; 28 June or 22 September 1515 – 16 July 1557) was Queen of England from 6 January to 12 July 1540 as the fourth wife of Henry VIII.
-13] Synod of Emden, Calvinist leaders establish the Dutch Reformed Church.
The Dutch Reformed Churchmdə ˈkɛr (ə)k], abbreviated NHK [ˌɛnɦaːˈkaː]) was the largest Christian denomination in the Netherlands from the onset of the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century until...
Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped
Last Julian calendar day in Spain, Portugal, and the Papal States. To sync to the Gregorian calendar 10 days are skipped, and the next date is Oct 15.
Richard Cromwell is born
Richard Cromwell, English statesman, known for english statesman, was born on 1626-10-04.
Battle of Wittstock: Sweden defeats Imperial-Saxon forces during the Thirty Years' War, a significant victory in bolster
Battle of Wittstock: Sweden defeats Imperial-Saxon forces during the Thirty Years' War, a significant victory in bolstering Protestant forces
Peter Stuyvesant establishes America's first volunteer fire service
Peter Stuyvesant establishes America's first volunteer fire service
Battle of Marsaglia: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French.
Battle of Marsaglia: Piedmontese troops are defeated by the French.
Utrecht banishes poor Jews
Utrecht banishes poor Jews
Foundation of Rosario in Argentina.
Foundation of Rosario in Argentina.
Prince Willem V marries Prussian princess Wilhelmina
Prince Willem V marries Prussian princess Wilhelmina
Fort Wilson Riot takes place
Fort Wilson Riot takes place
"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" poet Samuel Coleridge (22) marries Sarah Fricker in Bristol, England
"Rime of the Ancient Mariner" poet Samuel Coleridge (22) marries Sarah Fricker in Bristol, England
Mexico becomes a republic
The Federal Constitution of the United Mexican States of 1824 (Spanish: Constitución Federal de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos de 1824) was the first constitution of Mexico, enacted on October 4 of...
Provisional government declares secession of Belgium from Netherlands
A provisional government, also called an interim, emergency, or transitional government, is a temporary government formed to manage a period of transition, often following state collapse, revolution,...
Franz Grillparzer's "Der Traum ein Leben" premieres in Vienna
Franz Grillparzer's "Der Traum ein Leben" premieres in Vienna
Ottoman Empire declares war on the Russian Empire starting the Crimean War after various disagreements including Russian
Ottoman Empire declares war on the Russian Empire starting the Crimean War after various disagreements including Russian occupation of the Ottoman controlled Danubian Principalities
Battle of Corinth ends
The siege of Corinth, also known as the first battle of Corinth, was an American Civil War engagement lasting from April 29 to May 30, 1862, in Corinth, Mississippi.
National black convention meets in Syracuse, New York
National black convention meets in Syracuse, New York
Toronto Argonauts Football Club (CFL) forms as Argonaut Rowing Club rugby-football squad; oldest existing pro sports tea
Toronto Argonauts Football Club (CFL) forms as Argonaut Rowing Club rugby-football squad; oldest existing pro sports team in North America still using original name
University of California founded in Los Angeles, California
California State University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA) is a public research university in Los Angeles, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system.
Damon Runyon is born
Damon Runyon, American writer, known for american writer, was born on 1880-10-04. Alfred Damon Runyon (October 4, 1880 – December 10, 1946) was an American journalist and short-story writer.
The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
The Orient Express departs on its first official journey from Paris to Istanbul
First meeting of the Boys' Brigade in Glasgow, Scotland.
The Boys' Brigade is the largest Christian uniformed youth organisation in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.
Catherine Booth dies
Catherine Booth dies
1st US Open Men's Golf, Newport GC: Englishman Horace Rawlins wins the inaugural event, beating Willie Dunn of Scotland
1st US Open Men's Golf, Newport GC: Englishman Horace Rawlins wins the inaugural event, beating Willie Dunn of Scotland by 2 strokes
Buster Keaton is born
Buster Keaton, American actor and filmmaker, known for american actor and filmmaker, was born on 1895-10-04.
In a final confrontation, around 4,000 Ashantis are defeated by the British in the Gold Coast (Ghana)
In a final confrontation, around 4,000 Ashantis are defeated by the British in the Gold Coast (Ghana)
Charlie Barr skippered Columbia (US) beats Shamrock II (UK), 3-0 on New York City Harbour in 11th America's Cup yachting
Charlie Barr skippered Columbia (US) beats Shamrock II (UK), 3-0 on New York City Harbour in 11th America's Cup yachting challenge series
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburg Pirates, 4-0 to end MLB season at 116-36 with .763 winning percentage; unmatched since
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburg Pirates, 4-0 to end MLB season at 116-36 with .763 winning percentage; unmatched since
Adoption of the Flag of Bermuda.
Adoption of the Flag of Bermuda.
First escalator installed on London Underground at Earl's Court Station
The London Underground (also known simply as the Underground or as the Tube) is a rapid transit system serving Greater London and some parts of the adjacent home counties of Buckinghamshire, Essex...
Freddy Wilson of Regina Roughriders kicks 10 singles in 21-3 win over Saskatoon Rugby Club
Freddy Wilson of Regina Roughriders kicks 10 singles in 21-3 win over Saskatoon Rugby Club
Dardanelles: French & British fleet bombards Turkish forts
Dardanelles: French & British fleet bombards Turkish forts
Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado & Utah is established
Dinosaur National Monument is an American national monument located on the southeast flank of the Uinta Mountains on the border between Colorado and Utah at the confluence of the Green and Yampa...
Market Street's "Path of Gold" lit for 1st time
Market Street's "Path of Gold" lit for 1st time
British assault on Broodseinde, France
The Battle of Broodseinde was fought on 4 October 1917 near Ypres in Belgium, at the east end of the Gheluvelt plateau, by the British Second and Fifth armies against the German 4th Army.
League of Nations refuses to assist starving Russians
League of Nations refuses to assist starving Russians
Protocol for the Reconstruction of Austria, between the government of Austria and the governments of Great Britain, Fran
Protocol for the Reconstruction of Austria, between the government of Austria and the governments of Great Britain, France, Italy and Czechoslovakia, for reconstructing the Austrian economy, signed in Geneva, Switzerland
Young Stribling ostensibly beats Mike McTigue on points in Columbus, Georgia for world light-heavyweight boxing title; r
Young Stribling ostensibly beats Mike McTigue on points in Columbus, Georgia for world light-heavyweight boxing title; referee Harry Ertle later calls fight a draw, claims coerced by promoters to award fight to Stribling; McTigue retains title
Charlton Heston is born
Charlton Heston, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1923-10-04. Charlton Heston was an American actor.
Harry Heilmann gets 6 hits in Detroit's doubleheader sweep over St Louis Browns, 10-4 and 11-6, to edge Tris Speaker for
Harry Heilmann gets 6 hits in Detroit's doubleheader sweep over St Louis Browns, 10-4 and 11-6, to edge Tris Speaker for AL batting crown, .393 to .389; Ty Cobb bats over .300 for the 20th time
Dahlia is officially designated as San Francisco city flower
Dahlia (UK: DAY-lee-ə, US: DA (H)L-yə, DAYL-yə) is a genus of bushy, tuberous, herbaceous perennial plants native to Mexico and Central America.
Gutzon Borglum begins sculpting Mount Rushmore and works on it until 1941
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a national memorial centered on a colossal sculpture carved into the granite face of Mount Rushmore (Lakota: Tȟuŋkášila Šákpe, or Six Grandfathers) in the...
KPD begins petition against Germany building a battle fleet
KPD begins petition against Germany building a battle fleet
Dick Tracy comic strip by Chester Gould debuts
Dick Tracy is an American comic strip featuring Dick Tracy, a tough and intelligent police detective created by Chester Gould.
Anti-semite Julius Gombos forms new government in Hungary
Anti-semite Julius Gombos forms new government in Hungary
Esquire magazine is 1st published
Esquire magazine is 1st published
Italian lire devalued
Italian lire devalued
Last Polish troops surrender
Last Polish troops surrender
12 German aircraft shot down above 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)...
Anne Rice is born
Anne Rice, American author, known for american author, was born on 1941-10-04. Anne Rice (born Howard Allen Frances O'Brien; October 4, 1941 – December 11, 2021) was an American author of Gothic…
German assault on tractor factory in Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad (17 July 1942 – 2 February 1943) was a major battle on the Eastern Front of World War II, beginning when Nazi Germany and its Axis allies attacked and became locked in a...
British troops land on Greek mainland
The Greek Civil War took place from 1946 to 1949. The conflict, which erupted shortly after the end of World War II, consisted of a Communist-led uprising against the established government of the...
Tony La Russa is born
Tony La Russa athlete, known for american baseball player and manager, was born on 1945-10-04. Anthony La Russa Jr. is an American former professional baseball player, coach, and manager.
Susan Sarandon is born
Susan Sarandon, American actor, known for american actor, was born on 1947-10-04. Susan Abigail Sarandon ( sə-RAN-dən; née Tomalin; born October 4, 1946) is an American actor.
Cleveland Indians beat Boston Red Sox, 8 - 3, in a one-game playoff to decide the AL pennant; keys are the pitching of G
Cleveland Indians beat Boston Red Sox, 8 - 3, in a one-game playoff to decide the AL pennant; keys are the pitching of Gene Bearden and hitting of Lou Boudreau
American Contract Bridge League votes 58½% to keep blacks out
American Contract Bridge League votes 58½% to keep blacks out
Rev Sun Young Moon leaves prison in Seoul
Rev Sun Young Moon leaves prison in Seoul
Great Britain performs nuclear test at Maralinga Australia
Between 1956 and 1963, the United Kingdom conducted seven nuclear tests at the Maralinga site in South Australia, part of the Woomera Prohibited Area about 800 kilometres (500 mi) north west of...
Sputnik 1 Launch
The Soviet Union launches Sputnik 1, the world's first artificial satellite, igniting the Space Age and the US-Soviet Space Race.
Soviet Union launches Sputnik I, the first artificial Earth satellite, into an elliptical low Earth orbit
Sputnik 1, often referred to as simply Sputnik, was the first artificial Earth satellite.
Avro Arrow roll-out ceremony at Avro Canada plant in Malton, Ontario
Avro Arrow roll-out ceremony at Avro Canada plant in Malton, Ontario
Sherri Turner is born
Sherri Turner is born
French Fifth Republic is established
The Fifth Republic (French: Cinquième République) is France's current republican system of government.
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown makes club record 37 rushing attempts in Cleveland Browns, 34-7
Future Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown makes club record 37 rushing attempts in Cleveland Browns, 34-7 win at Chicago Cardinals
Courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit
Courier 1B Launched; 1st active repeater satellite in orbit
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya USSR
USAF Maj Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 32,300m
USAF Maj Robert A Rushworth takes X-15 to 32,300m
Jon Secada is born
Jon Secada, American musician, known for american singer, was born on 1962-10-04. Juan Francisco Secada Ramírez, better known as Jon Secada, is a Cuban-born American singer.
-8] Hurricane Flora, kills 6,000 in Cuba & Haiti
-8] Hurricane Flora, kills 6,000 in Cuba & Haiti
-7] Hurricane Hilda, kills 38 in La, Miss & Ga
-7] Hurricane Hilda, kills 38 in La, Miss & Ga
Dutch Cardinal Bernardus Johannes Alfrink presents New Catechism
Dutch Cardinal Bernardus Johannes Alfrink presents New Catechism
Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei abdicates in favour of his son, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah
Hassanal Bolkiah Muiz'zaddin Wad'daulah is Sultan of Brunei, reigning since 1967, and has also served as Prime Minister of Brunei since its independence from British rule in 1984.
A Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) delegation meet with the Derry March organisers and try to have the
A Northern Ireland Civil Rights Association (NICRA) delegation meet with the Derry March organisers and try to have the march cancelled; eventually it was decided to go ahead with the march.
Last wooden passenger subway cars retired at Brooklyn Myrtle Avenue
The AB Standard was a New York City Subway car class built by the American Car and Foundry Company and Pressed Steel Car Company between 1914 and 1924.
Herbert Schmidtz makes the highest parachute jump from a tower by leaping from a 1,984 ft (604.7 m) TV mast in Tulsa, Ok
Herbert Schmidtz makes the highest parachute jump from a tower by leaping from a 1,984 ft (604.7 m) TV mast in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Borden's opens a turn-of-century ice cream parlor at Disney World
Borden's opens a turn-of-century ice cream parlor at Disney World
Future Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams manages his final game as his Texas Rangers lose on the road to KC Royals, 4-
Future Baseball Hall of Famer Ted Williams manages his final game as his Texas Rangers lose on the road to KC Royals, 4-0 in the last game played at Municipal Stadium; Williams later replaced by Whitey Herzog
Hans of Manens ballet "Adagio Hammerklavier" premieres in Amsterdam
Adagio Hammerklavier is a ballet choreographed by Hans van Manen to the Adagio from Beethoven's Piano Sonata No. 29, Hammerklavier. The ballet is plotless and danced by three couples.
Apple Records releases John Lennon's fifth studio album, "Walls & Bridges" in the UK; features #1 single "Whatever Gets
Apple Records releases John Lennon's fifth studio album, "Walls & Bridges" in the UK; features #1 single "Whatever Gets You Thru the Night" (with Elton John) and "#9 Dream"
Pink Floyd's concept album "Wish You Were Here" reaches No. 1 in the US and goes on to sell 13 million copies
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...
Official launch of the Intercity 125 High Speed Train (HST).
The InterCity 125 (originally Inter-City 125) or High Speed Train (HST) is a diesel-powered high-speed passenger train built by British Rail Engineering Limited between 1975 and 1982.
Alicia Silverstone is born
Alicia Silverstone, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1977-10-04. Alicia Silverstone ( ə-LEE-see-ə; born October 4, 1976) is an American actress.
Hugh Leonards "Life" premieres in Dublin
Hugh Leonard (9 November 1926 – 12 February 2009) was an Irish playwright and author.
ABC premiere of Saturday futuristic fantasy cartoon "Thundarr the Barbarian"
ABC premiere of Saturday futuristic fantasy cartoon "Thundarr the Barbarian"
Future Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt's 2-run homer off Stan Bahnsen in 11th inning gives Philadelphia
Future Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt's 2-run homer off Stan Bahnsen in 11th inning gives Philadelphia, 6-4 win v Montreal and NL East title; Schmidt's 48th of the season; breaks Eddie Mathews' single-season MLB record for 3rd basemen
Meadowlands Arena opens in Rutherford, New Jersey
Meadowlands Arena (formerly Brendan Byrne Arena, Continental Airlines Arena and Izod Center) is a closed indoor sports and concert venue located in the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford,...
Richard Noble, driving Thrust2, reaches a new land speed record of 650.88 mph (1,047.49 km/h) at Black Rock Desert, Neva
Richard Noble, driving Thrust2, reaches a new land speed record of 650.88 mph (1,047.49 km/h) at Black Rock Desert, Nevada
Free Software Foundation is founded in Massachusetts, USA
The Free Software Foundation (FSF) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Richard Stallman on October 4, 1985.
NY Yankees closer Dave Righetti saves both doubleheader games at Fenway Park for 5-3 and 3-1 wins v Boston; Righetti's M
NY Yankees closer Dave Righetti saves both doubleheader games at Fenway Park for 5-3 and 3-1 wins v Boston; Righetti's MLB record 46th save
"The Last Emperor" directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring John Lone, Joan Chen and Peter O'Toole premieres at the
"The Last Emperor" directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and starring John Lone, Joan Chen and Peter O'Toole premieres at the Tokyo Film Festival (Best Picture 1988)
Pillsbury stock soars $18.37 to $57.37 on takeover bid
Pillsbury stock soars $18.37 to $57.37 on takeover bid
MLB San Francisco Giants first baseman Will Clark hits first NLCS grand slam since 1977 in 11-3 win v Chicago Cubs; Clar
MLB San Francisco Giants first baseman Will Clark hits first NLCS grand slam since 1977 in 11-3 win v Chicago Cubs; Clark goes 4-for-4 with 2 HRs to tie NLCS RBI record (6) for an entire series in less than 4 innings
Regional elections held in East Germany
The German Social Union (German: Deutsche Soziale Union, DSU) is a small conservative political party mainly active in the new states of Germany.
Dakota Johnson is born
Dakota Johnson, American actress, known for american actress, was born on 1990-10-04. Dakota Mayi Johnson is an American actress. Her accolades include a nomination for a British Academy Film Award.
Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah
Delta Center is an indoor venue in Salt Lake City. Opened in 1991, the arena is the home of the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Utah Mammoth of the National Hockey...
1st time AL East & West champs have same record (96-66)-Tor & Oak
1st time AL East & West champs have same record (96-66)-Tor & Oak
Troops and tanks under President Boris Yeltsin shell and occupy the Russian White House in Moscow, the seat of governmen
Troops and tanks under President Boris Yeltsin shell and occupy the Russian White House in Moscow, the seat of government of the Russian Federation
7.9 earthquake strikes Koerilen, flood kills 18+
7.9 earthquake strikes Koerilen, flood kills 18+
BPAA US Bowling Open by Dave Husted
David Husted, of Milwaukie, Oregon, is a retired professional ten-pin bowler and member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA).
Second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company
Second largest cash robbery in U.S. history occurs at the Charlotte, North Carolina office of Loomis, Fargo and Company with $17.3 million in cash taken
Australian motorcycle racer Mick Doohan wins the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island to clinch his 5th world 500cc c
Australian motorcycle racer Mick Doohan wins the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island to clinch his 5th world 500cc championship; all 5 titles are won with Honda
Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy overtakes countryman Rod Marsh's world record of 355 Test cricket dismissals during 1s
Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy overtakes countryman Rod Marsh's world record of 355 Test cricket dismissals during 1st Test win v Pakistan in Rawalpindi; catches Wasim Akram off Colin Miller to reach milestone
SF Giants slugger Barry Bonds hits his 70th home run in 10-2 win v Houston; ties Mark McGwire for the most MLB home runs
SF Giants slugger Barry Bonds hits his 70th home run in 10-2 win v Houston; ties Mark McGwire for the most MLB home runs in a single season
Jockey Jerry Bailey surpasses his own single season record for North American purse earnings ($19,271,814) set in 2002;
Jockey Jerry Bailey surpasses his own single season record for North American purse earnings ($19,271,814) set in 2002; wins aboard Sightseek in Beldame Stakes & Birdstone in Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park
SpaceShipOne wins Ansari X Prize for private spaceflight
The Ansari X Prize was a space competition in which the X Prize Foundation offered a US$10,000,000 (equivalent to $21,000,000 in 2025) prize for the first non-government organization to launch a...
"All the Right Reasons", fifth studio album by Nickelback, is released
All the Right Reasons is the fifth studio album by Canadian rock band Nickelback, released on October 4, 2005, on Roadrunner Records.
Patrick Kane makes his NHL debut with the Chicago Blackhawks against the Minnesota Wild
Patrick Timothy Kane II is an American professional ice hockey player who is a right winger for the Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League (NHL).
George Papandreou's Panhellenic Socialist Movement defeats Greece's governing New Democracy party in an electoral landsl
George Papandreou's Panhellenic Socialist Movement defeats Greece's governing New Democracy party in an electoral landslide.
"Die Hard" director John McTiernan is sentenced to one year in prison for lying to the FBI [1]
John Campbell McTiernan Jr. is an American film director, producer and writer best known for his work in the action film genre.
19 people are killed after being buried by a landslide in Yunnan, China
19 people are killed after being buried by a landslide in Yunnan, China
Adam Ondra completes the first ascent of Change in Norway, the world's first 9b+ (5.15c) route
Adam Ondra is a Czech professional rock climber, specializing in lead climbing, bouldering, and competition climbing.
German singer Helene Fischer releases "Farbenspiel", most successful album ever by a German female artist, over 2.4 mill
German singer Helene Fischer releases "Farbenspiel", most successful album ever by a German female artist, over 2.4 million sold
Singer Gwen Stefani and musician Gavin Rossdale divorce after 13 years of marriage
Gavin McGregor Rossdale is an English musician, best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the rock band Bush. He helped form Bush in 1992.
Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays Carnegie Hall one-handed due to injury, with 14-year-old Maxim Lando playing his left ha
Chinese pianist Lang Lang plays Carnegie Hall one-handed due to injury, with 14-year-old Maxim Lando playing his left hand for Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue"
New England's Tom Brady becomes only 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes as he connects with Josh
New England's Tom Brady becomes only 3rd NFL quarterback to record 500 career touchdown passes as he connects with Josh Gordon in Patriots' 38-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Foxborough
Fuel subsidies end in Ecuador after four decades, prompting nationwide protests and President Lenín Moreno to declare 60
Fuel subsidies end in Ecuador after four decades, prompting nationwide protests and President Lenín Moreno to declare 60-day state of emergency
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge breaks Roger Maris's AL single season HR record when he slams his 62nd homer in a 3
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge breaks Roger Maris's AL single season HR record when he slams his 62nd homer in a 3-2 loss against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker of the US House of Representatives to be removed from office after fellow Repub
Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker of the US House of Representatives to be removed from office after fellow Republican hardliners, led by Matt Gaetz, vote for his ouster [1]
21 people are killed after a bus crashes off a bridge and plunges 15m (50ft) at Mestre, near Venice, Italy [1]
21 people are killed after a bus crashes off a bridge and plunges 15m (50ft) at Mestre, near Venice, Italy [1]
US port workers along the country's east and gulf coasts end strike after 3 days [1]
US port workers along the country's east and gulf coasts end strike after 3 days [1]