The German Democratic Republic is abolished and becomes part of the Federal Republic of Germany; the event is afterwards celebrated as German Unity Day German…
2 October 2018
The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi is assassinated in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi Arabian journalist and political commentator…
1 October 1887
Balochistan is conquered by the British Empire. Balochistan is a region located in South Asia, encompassing parts of southwestern Pakistan, southeastern Iran, and a smaller…
30 September 1968
The Boeing 747 is rolled out and shown to the public for the first time. The Boeing 747, often referred to as the “Jumbo Jet,”…
29 September 1864
The Battle of Chaffin’s Farm is fought in the American Civil War. The Battle of Chaffin’s Farm, also known as the Battle of New Market…
28 September 1994
The cruise ferry MS Estonia sinks in the Baltic Sea, killing 852 people The MS Estonia was a cruise ferry that tragically sank in the…
27 September 1875
The merchant sailing ship Ellen Southard is wrecked in a storm at Liverpool.
26 September 1983
Australia II wins the America’s Cup, ending the New York Yacht Club’s 132-year domination of the race. Australia II’s victory in the America’s Cup is…
25 September 1963
Lord Denning releases the UK government’s official report on the Profumo affair. The Profumo affair was a British political scandal that unfolded in the early…
24 September 2008
Thabo Mbeki resigns as president of South Africa. Thabo Mbeki is a South African politician who played a significant role in the country’s history, particularly…