The Cincinnati Reds win the World Series, but there is a scandal.

The opening rally of the Days of Rage takes place in Chicago, Illinois.

The U.S. invades Afghanistan with an air assault and covert operations on the ground.

Egypt launches an attack with Syria against Israel leading to the Yom Kippur War.

The first episode of Monty Python’s Flying Circus is shown on the BBC.

The Ottoman Empire declares war on Russia.

18 US soldiers and around 1,000 Somalis are killed in fighting in Mogadishu

The Beltway sniper attacks start.

Thrilla in Manila: Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier.