October 1

Facts & Historical Events On This Day

2019

Bernie Sanders suffered a heart attack.

2017

O. J. Simpson was released from prison.

2017

Mass murderer, Stephen Paddock, shot dead 59 people and injured 869 while firing at 22,000 concertgoers in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.

1990

A large explosion above the Pacific Ocean turned out to be a meteorite.

1982

Sony released the world's first CD player in Japan.

1971

Walt Disney World Resort officially opened in Florida.

1968

Night of the Living Dead was released in US cinemas.

1962

American rock band, The Beach Boys released their first album, "Surfin' Safari."

1960

Nigeria, Africa, gained its independence from British rule.

1948

Supreme Court ruled bans on interracial marriage unconstitutional.

1928

Newark Liberty International Airport opened, becoming the first airport in the New York City metropolitan area.

1908

The Ford Motor Company shipped the first Ford Model T to a customer.

1890

The United States Congress established Yosemite National Park.

1868

The first volume of 'Little Women' by Louisa May Alcott was published in the US.

1273

Rudolf I became king of Germany and reigned until he died in 1291.

959 AD

Edgar the Peaceful, noted for his peacekeeping, became King of England.