Beginning of the National Liberation War of Macedonia. The National Liberation War of Macedonia was part of the broader Yugoslav resistance movement against Axis occupation…
History
10 October 1964
The Tokyo Summer Olympics opening ceremony is the first to be relayed live by satellites. The 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics marked a significant moment in…
9 October 1708
Peter the Great defeats the Swedes at the Battle of Lesnaya. Peter the Great, born in 1672, was one of Russia’s most transformative rulers. He…
8 October 1829
Stephenson’s Rocket wins the Rainhill Trials. Stephenson’s Rocket, built in 1829 by George and Robert Stephenson, is one of the most iconic locomotives in the…
7 October 1950
Mother Teresa establishes the Missionaries of Charity. Mother Teresa, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910 in Skopje (now North Macedonia), was a Roman Catholic nun…
6 October 1981
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat is murdered by Islamic extremists. The assassination of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat took place on October 6, 1981, during a military…
5 October 1962
The first Beatles single “Love Me Do” is released in Britain. “Love Me Do” was the debut single by The Beatles, released in the UK…
4 October 1883
First run of the Orient Express. The Orient Express is one of the most famous luxury trains in history, celebrated for its elegance, intrigue, and…
3 October 1995
O. J. Simpson murder case: O. J. Simpson is acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. The O. J. Simpson murder…
2 October 1263
The Battle of Largs is fought between Norwegians and Scots. The Battle of Largs, fought on October 2, 1263, was a significant clash between the…