October 1st
In 1608, the second supply mission to Jamestown arrives at the colony with 70 new settlers, including the first two women to arrive at Jamestown.
History of Jamestown, Virginia (1607–1699) - Wikipedia
Jamestown supply missions - Wikipedia
In 1730, Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, is born near Princeton, NJ.
Richard Stockton (Continental Congressman) - Wikipedia
In 1742, violence breaks out on election day between Quakers and Anglicans.
Philadelphia Election riot - Wikipedia
In 1750, Peter Salem, an African American patriot, is born in Framingham, MA.
Peter Salem - Wikipedia
Peter Salem (ca.1750 -1816)
In 1800, Spain cedes Louisiana to France in the Third Treaty of San Ildefonso.
Third Treaty of San Ildefonso - Wikipedia
In 1804, the Battle of Sitka between the Russians and Alaska Natives begins in Sitka, AK.
Battle of Sitka - Wikipedia
In 1832, Texian political delegates convene at San Felipe de Austin to petition for changes in the governance of Mexican Texas.
Convention of 1832 - Wikipedia
In 1853, Ute Native Americans massacre four Mormon men in Utah.
Fountain Green massacre - Wikipedia
In 1862, Union and Confederate forces meet in the Battle of St. John's Bluff in Duval County, FL.
Battle of St. Johns Bluff - Wikipedia
In 1863, Confederate Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler and his cavalry set off to raid Union supply lines in southeastern Tennessee.
Wheeler's October 1863 Raid - Wikipedia
In 1864, Union and Confederate forces clash in Dinwiddie County, VA.
Battle of Vaughan Road - Wikipedia
In 1864, John Summerfield Staples is mustered into the Union Army as a "representative recruit" for President Abraham Lincoln, who pays him a bounty of $500 to act as his substitute.
John Summerfield Staples - Wikipedia
In 1864, Confederate spy Rose O'Neal Greenhow drowns while fleeing from the Union.
Rose O'Neal Greenhow - Wikipedia
In 1878, a labor riot erupts on the island of St. Croix, now part of the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Fireburn Labor Riot, United States Virgin Islands (1878)
1878 St. Croix labor riot - Wikipedia
In 1880, John Philip Sousa becomes the 17th Leader of the U.S. Marine Band.
John Philip Sousa
United States Marine Band - Wikipedia
In 1885, the first U.S. Special delivery stamp is issued.
U.S. Special Delivery (postal service) - Wikipedia
In 1889, voters in the state of Washington vote to approve the state constitution.
Constitution of Washington - Wikipedia
In 1890, Yosemite National Park is established by an act of Congress.
Yosemite National Park - Wikipedia
In 1891, Stanford University in California admits its first students.
Stanford University - Wikipedia
In 1892, the University of Chicago holds its first classes.
University of Chicago - Wikipedia
In 1903, the first game of the modern World Series is played as the American League champion Boston Americans face the National League champion Pittsburgh Pirates in a best-of-nine series.
1903 World Series - Wikipedia
In1907, the reconstructed Plaza Hotel in NYC opens.
Plaza Hotel - Wikipedia
In 1908, Ford Model T automobiles are first offered for sale.
Ford Model T - Wikipedia
In 1910, the
Los Angeles Times building in California is dynamited, starting a fire, and killing 21 people.
Los Angeles Times bombing - Wikipedia
In 1910, the infamous Bonnie Parker is born in Rowena, TX.
Bonnie and Clyde - Wikipedia
In 1919, the "Black Sox" World Series begins with the Chicago White Sox losing Game 1 to the Cincinnati Reds 9-1.
1919 World Series - Wikipedia
In 1919, a group of soldiers from Fort Meade riot in Baltimore.
Baltimore riots of 1919 - Wikipedia
In 1921, American golfer Walter Hagen wins his first of five PGA Championships.
1921 PGA Championship - Wikipedia
In 1922, Chicago's NFL franchise plays their first game as the "Bears", having previously been known as the "Staleys".
1922 Chicago Bears season - Wikipedia
In 1924, James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr., the 39th President of the United States, is born in Plains, GA.
Jimmy Carter - Wikipedia
In 1930, Game 1 of the World Series sees the Philadelphia Athletics defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-2.
1930 World Series - Wikipedia
In 1931, Game 1 of the World Series sees the Philadelphia Athletics defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2.
1931 World Series - Wikipedia
In 1931, the current Waldorf Astoria New York opens in NYC.
Waldorf Astoria New York - Wikipedia
In 1932, Game 3 of the World Series sees New York Yankee Babe Ruth hit his "Called Shot" home run off of Chicago Cubs pitcher Charlie Root.
Babe Ruth's called shot - Wikipedia
In 1933, New York Yankee Babe Ruth makes his final pitching appearance in MLB, pitching all 9 innings as the Yankees defeat the Boston Red Sox.
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY, October 1, 1933 -Yankees Babe Ruth pitches complete game win against Boston Red Sox
In 1940, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, one of America's earliest superhighways, opens to traffic.
Pennsylvania Turnpike - Wikipedia
In 1941, Game 1 of the World Series sees the New York Yankees defeat the Brooklyn Dodgers 3-2.
1941 World Series - Wikipedia
In 1942, the USS Grouper torpedoes the Japanese cargo vessel turned troopship Lisbon Maru, unaware she is carrying 1800 British prisoners-of-war from Hong Kong to Japan.
USS Grouper - Wikipedia
Lisbon Maru - Wikipedia
In 1942, the Bell P-59 Airacomet, the first jet-engined aircraft produced in the U.S., takes its maiden flight.
Bell P-59 Airacomet - Wikipedia
In 1942,
Little Golden Books go on sale at 25 cents each. Among the first 12 titles released are
Three Little Kittens,
The Little Red Hen, and
The Pokey Little Puppy.
Little Golden Books / About
Little Golden Books - Wikipedia
In 1943, after the Four Days of Naples, Allied troops, including the U.S. 82nd Airborne Division, enter the city of Naples, Italy.
Four days of Naples - Wikipedia
In 1946, Nazi leaders are sentenced for war crimes at the Nuremberg trials.
Nuremberg trials - Wikipedia
In 1946, thousands of workers in Korea gather at the Daegu Station to protest against the policies of the U.S. Army Military Government in Korea.
Autumn Uprising of 1946 - Wikipedia
In 1947, the North American F-86 Sabre takes its maiden flight.
North American F-86 Sabre - Wikipedia
In 1948, the Supreme Court of California finds that the state's ban on interracial marriage violates the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Perez v. Sharp - Wikipedia
In 1950, Connie Mack manages his last MLB game after 50 consecutive years as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics.
Connie Mack
In 1952, Game 1 of the World Series sees the Brooklyn Dodgers defeat the New York Yankees 4-2.
1952 World Series - Wikipedia
In 1953, the U.S. and South Korea sign a mutual defense treaty in Washington, D.C.
Mutual Defense Treaty (United States–South Korea) - Wikipedia
In 1957,
In God We Trust, the official motto of the U.S., first appears on U.S. paper currency.
In God We Trust - Wikipedia
In 1958, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics is dissolved and its assets and personnel transferred to the newly created NASA, which begins operations that day.
National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics - Wikipedia
Creation of NASA - Wikipedia
In 1958, Game 1 of the World Series sees the Milwaukee Braves defeat the New York Yankees 4-3.
1958 World Series - Wikipedia
In 1959, Game 1 of the World Series sees the Chicago White Sox defeat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-0.
1959 World Series - Wikipedia
In 1961, New York Yankee Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season, surpassing Babe Ruth's single season record of 60.
Roger Maris - Wikipedia
In 1961, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency is formed.
Defense Intelligence Agency - Wikipedia
In 1962, James Meredith becomes the first African American student to enroll at the University of Mississippi.
James Meredith - Wikipedia
Oct. 1, 1939 | Black Woman Arrested for Helping Black Man Avoid Lynch Mob
In 1962, Johnny Carson becomes the host of
The Tonight Show on NBC.
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson - Wikipedia
The Tonight Show - Wikipedia
In 1964, the Free Speech Movement is launched on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley when thousands of students protest the arrest of former grad student Jack Weinberg.
Free Speech Movement - Wikipedia
In 1966, West Coast Airlines Flight 956 crashes near Wemme, OR, killing all 18 people on board.
West Coast Airlines Flight 956 - Wikipedia
In 1967, NASCAR legend Richard Petty gets his 10th consecutive victory when he wins the Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina.
1967 Wilkes 400 - Wikipedia
Richard Petty - Wikipedia
In 1968, George Romero's
Night of the Living Dead premieres in Pittsburgh, PA.
Night of the Living Dead - Wikipedia
In 1971, Walt Disney World opens near Orlando, FL.
Walt Disney World - Wikipedia
In 1974,
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre premieres in Austin, TX.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre - Wikipedia
In 1975, Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali defeats Joe Frazier in the "Thrilla in Manilla" in the Philippines.
Thrilla in Manila - Wikipedia
In 1977, soccer great Pele plays his last game for the New York Cosmos.
Pelé - Wikipedia
In 1977, the Department of Energy begins operations.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Energy#Formation_and_consolidation
In 1979, Pope John Paul II begins his first pastoral visit to the U.S. in Boston, MA.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pastoral_visits_of_Pope_John_Paul_II#1970s
https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/...l-iis-seven-visits-to-the-united-states-68007
In 1979, the U.S. controlled Canal Zone in Panama ceases to exist in accordance with the Torrijos-Carter Treaties.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_Canal_Zone#Tensions_and_the_end_of_the_Canal_Zone
In 1981, the U.S. government begins their Operation Praetorian series of nuclear tests.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Praetorian
In 1982, EPCOT Center opens at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epcot
In 1982, Marvin Gaye releases his 17th studio album
Midnight Love featuring the single
Sexual Healing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midnight_Love
In 1986, the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum in Atlanta, GA, opens.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_Carter_Library_and_Museum
In 1987, the 5.9 magnitude Whittier Narrows earthquake shakes the San Gabriel Valley in southern California, killing 8 and injuring hundreds.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_Whittier_Narrows_earthquake
In 1988, the U.S. wins the gold medal in the men's 4x400m relay at the Seoul Olympics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_4_×_400_metres_relay
In 1988, the U.S. wins the gold medal in the women's 4x100m relay at the Seoul Olympics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_–_Women's_4_×_100_metres_relay
In 1988, the U.S. takes gold in both the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions of boxing at the Seoul Olympics as Ray Mercer and Kennedy McKinney win.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_–_Heavyweight
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxing_at_the_1988_Summer_Olympics_–_Bantamweight
In 1992, Cartoon Network is launched.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoon_Network
In 1992, Ross Perot re-enters the Presidential race having previously dropped out.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ross_Perot#1992_presidential_campaign
In 1993, 12 year old Polly Klaas is kidnapped from her mother's home at knife point and murdered, helping lead to California's "three strikes" law.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Polly_Klaas
In 1994, NHL owners begin a lockout of players over labor disputes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1994–95_NHL_lockout
In 1994, the island country of Palau enters a Compact of Free Association with the United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palau#United_States_era
In 1997, the Carolina Hurricanes play their first game as the Carolina Hurricanes, having formerly been the Hartford Whalers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1997–98_Carolina_Hurricanes_season
In 2000, the U.S. wins the gold medal in men's basketball (with Vol Allan Houston on the team) at the Sydney Olympics.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basketball_at_the_2000_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_tournament
In 2004, U.S. Forces in Iraq engage with insurgents in Samarra.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Samarra_(2004)
In 2012, a U.S. drone strike kills senior al-Qaeda member Hassan Ghul.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassan_Ghul
In 2013, the U.S. federal government enters a shutdown.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_United_States_federal_government_shutdown
In 2015, a lone gunman kills 9 people at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR, before engaging police in a shootout and committing suicide.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umpqua_Community_College_shooting
In 2017, a lone gunman opens fire on a crowd attending the Route 91 Harvest music festival on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, killing 58 people and wounding several hundred, before killing himself.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Las_Vegas_shooting
In 2017, O.J. Simpson is paroled from prison after serving nine years.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O._J._Simpson#Release_from_prison
In 2019, former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger is found guilty of murdering her African American neighbor Botham Jean.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Botham_Jean#Trial
In 2019, Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is taken to the hospital after suffering a heart attack.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Sanders#Health