Historical Events in October, Month of October Events
Here is a list of some historical events in October. You can learn What major event happened in October?
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 29, 1964 | Biggest jewel heist; involving the Star of India (gem) in the American Museum of Natural History in New York City by Murph the Surf and gang. |
| October 20, 1818 | The Convention of 1818 is signed between the United States and the United Kingdom, which settles the Canada–United States border on the 49th parallel for most of its length. |
| October 18, 1561 | In Japan the fourth Battle of Kawanakajima is fought between the forces of Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen, resulting in a draw. |
| October 30, 1961 | The Soviet Union detonates the Tsar Bomba, the most powerful explosive device ever detonated. |
| October 4, 1967 | Omar Ali Saifuddien III of Brunei abdicates in favour of his son. |
| October 5, 1984 | Marc Garneau becomes the first Canadian in space. |
| October 8, 2001 | U.S. President George W. Bush announces the establishment of the Office of Homeland Security. |
| October 18, 1967 | The Soviet probe Venera 4 reaches Venus and becomes the first spacecraft to measure the atmosphere of another planet. |
| October 10, 1935 | In Greece, a coup d'état ends the Second Hellenic Republic. |
| October 2, 2004 | The first parkrun, then known as the Bushy Park Time Trial, takes place in Bushy Park, London, UK. |
| October 10, 1980 | The 7.1 Mw El Asnam earthquake shakes northern Algeria, killing 2,633 and injuring 8,369. |
| October 15, 1954 | Hurricane Hazel devastates the eastern seaboard of North America, killing 95 and causing massive floods as far north as Toronto. |
| October 9, 1864 | American Civil War: Union cavalrymen defeat Confederate forces at Toms Brook, Virginia. |
| October 26, 1955 | After the last Allied troops have left the country, and following the provisions of the Austrian Independence Treaty, Austria declares that it will never join a military alliance. |
| October 27, 312 | Constantine is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. |
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