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…
1 October 1890
Yosemite National Park is established by the U.S. Congress. Yosemite National Park’s history stretches back thousands of years, beginning with the native Miwok people who…
30 September 1888
Jack the Ripper kills his third and fourth victims, Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes. Jack the Ripper is the name given to an unidentified serial…
29 September 1971
Oman joins the Arab League. The Arab League, officially known as the League of Arab States, is a regional organization formed in 1945 to foster…
28 September 1919
Race riots begin in Omaha, Nebraska, United States The Omaha Race Riot of 1919 was one of the many violent racial conflicts that erupted across…