Category: History

October 24, 1929 – Black Thursday Stock Market CrashOn October 24, 1929, the U.S. stock market experienced a dramatic crash that marked the beginning of the Great Depression. Known as […]

1. October 23, 42 BC – The Battle of Philippi beginsThe Battle of Philippi was a decisive confrontation in the Liberators’ civil war between the forces of Mark Antony and […]

1. The Cuban Missile Crisis Begins (1962)On October 22, 1962, U.S. President John F. Kennedy addressed the nation about the discovery of Soviet ballistic missiles in Cuba. This announcement marked […]

1. Battle of Trafalgar (1805)On October 21, 1805, the Battle of Trafalgar took place during the Napoleonic Wars. The British Royal Navy, led by Admiral Lord Nelson, faced the combined […]

1. 1740 – Maria Theresa Becomes Queen of Hungary and BohemiaOn October 20, 1740, Maria Theresa ascended to the throne as the Queen of Hungary and Bohemia. She was the […]

1. Battle of Balaclava (1854)The Battle of Balaclava was a significant conflict during the Crimean War. It is most famous for the Charge of the Light Brigade, a cavalry charge […]

1. 1867 – The United States takes possession of Alaska from RussiaOn October 18, 1867, the United States officially took possession of Alaska from Russia, a momentous event in American […]

1. 1091 – Battle of AlnwickOn October 17, 1091, the Battle of Alnwick took place in Northumberland, England. This battle was part of the ongoing conflicts between the English and […]

1. The Trial of Galileo Galilei Begins (1633)On October 16, 1633, the Roman Catholic Inquisition began the trial of Galileo Galilei. Galileo was accused of heresy for his support of […]

1. 1582 – The Gregorian Calendar is IntroducedOn October 15, 1582, the Gregorian calendar was first adopted in some Catholic countries, including Italy, Spain, and Portugal. This reform was introduced […]