This week in history
20 anniversaries falling this week, from 1517 to 2018. Five minutes each, with the sources left in plain sight.
2000History
Expedition 1 Launches Toward the International Space Station
On October 31, 2000, a Soyuz spacecraft launched from Baikonur carrying William Shepherd, Yuri Gidzenko and Sergei Krikalev toward the International Space Station.
1941
HistoryThe Final Drilling at Mount RushmoreOn October 31, 1941, the final drilling at Mount Rushmore took place under Lincoln Borglum’s direction.
1926HistoryHoudini Dies in DetroitHarry Houdini died in Detroit on October 31, 1926.
More from this week
- 1517Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses and the Reformation AnniversaryHistory · October 31October 31, 1517, is associated with Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses at Wittenberg.
- 2018NASA Announces Kepler’s RetirementHistory · October 30On October 30, 2018, NASA announced that the Kepler space telescope had run out of fuel needed for further science operations.
- 1995Quebec’s Sovereignty Referendum Ends With a Narrow NoHistory · October 30On October 30, 1995, Quebec voters decided a referendum on sovereignty.
- 1974Muhammad Ali Wins the Rumble in the JungleHistory · October 30On October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali defeated George Foreman in Kinshasa, then in Zaire.
- 1961Tsar Bomba: The Largest Nuclear Test ExplosionHistory · October 30On October 30, 1961, the Soviet Union detonated the device commonly called Tsar Bomba over the Novaya Zemlya region.
- 1938The War of the Worlds Broadcast and the Evidence of AlarmHistory · October 30On October 30, 1938, the Mercury Theatre on the Air broadcast an adaptation of The War of the Worlds.
- 2012Sandy Reaches New Jersey as a Post-Tropical CycloneHistory · October 29On October 29, 2012, Sandy came ashore near Brigantine, New Jersey.
- 1998John Glenn Returns to Orbit Aboard DiscoveryHistory · October 29On October 29, 1998, Space Shuttle Discovery launched on STS-95 with John Glenn aboard.
- 1969LO: The First ARPANET Host-to-Host MessageHistory · October 29On October 29, 1969, a team at UCLA attempted to log in to a computer at the Stanford Research Institute through ARPANET.
- 1956The Suez War Begins With an Israeli Attack in SinaiHistory · October 29On October 29, 1956, Israeli forces attacked into Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula.
- 1929Black Tuesday: The Wall Street Crash DeepensHistory · October 29On October 29, 1929, another wave of selling struck Wall Street.
- 1971Black Arrow Launches Prospero Into OrbitHistory · October 28On October 28, 1971, a Black Arrow rocket launched the Prospero satellite from Woomera, Australia.
- 1965The Gateway Arch Receives Its Final SectionHistory · October 28On October 28, 1965, workers placed the final section of the Gateway Arch in St.
- 1962Khrushchev Announces the Withdrawal of Missiles From CubaHistory · October 28On October 28, 1962, Radio Moscow announced Soviet acceptance of a settlement involving removal of the offensive missiles from Cuba.
- 1886The Statue of Liberty Is Dedicated in New York HarborHistory · October 28On October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty was officially dedicated in New York Harbor.
- 1986Assisi Hosts a World Day of Prayer for PeaceHistory · October 27On October 27, 1986, religious representatives gathered in Assisi for a World Day of Prayer for Peace.
- 1986London’s Big Bang Changes Securities TradingHistory · October 27On October 27, 1986, major changes known as the Big Bang took effect in London’s securities markets.