The Chicago Cubs defeat the Detroit Tigers, 2–0, clinching the 1908 World Series; this would be their last until winning the 2016 World Series. The…
13 October 1821
The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire is publicly proclaimed. The Declaration of Independence of the Mexican Empire, marked the official conclusion of Mexico’s…
12 October 1692
The Salem witch trials are ended by a letter from Province of Massachusetts Bay Governor William Phips. The **Salem Witch Trials** were a series of…
11 October 1941
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…
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…