1900 – Heinrich Himmler the German Nazi official was born on the 7th October 1900 (died 1945).
1951 ~ John Mellencamp the American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born in Seymour, Indiana, on the 7th October 1951. “Hurts So Good” 1982 John Mellencamp music video…
1582 – The 6th day of October was skipped in Italy, Poland, Portugal and Spain because of the implementation of the Gregorian calendar.
1683 – Germantown was founded in the colony of Pennsylvania by German immigrant families on the 6th October in 1683. This day is remembered as German-American Day, marking the first major immigration of German people to America.
1862 ~ MELBOURNE ZOO opened on the 6th October 1862, celebrating the 150th anniversary in 2012. Melbourne Zoo is Australia‘s oldest zoo and was based on London Zoo. The zoo was opened at the 55-acre (22 ha) Royal Park site, donated by the City of Melbourne. Before the opening of the Melbourne Zoo, animals were housed at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne.
1876 – The American Library Association known as the oldest and largest library association in the world was founded on the 6th October 1876.
1946 – Tony Greig the South African–English cricketer and sportscaster was born on the 6th October 1946 (died 2012).
1951 – Kevin Cronin the American singer-songwriter and guitarist from REO Speedwagon was born on the 6th October 1951.
1954 – David Hidalgo the American singer-songwriter and guitaristfrom Los Lobos was born on the 6th October 1954.
1963 – Elisabeth Shue the American actress was born on the 6th October 1963.
1977 – The MiG-29 made its first flight on the 6th October 1977.
1978 ~ Johnny O’Keefe the Australian singer-songwriter died from a drug overdose on the 19th January 1978 aged 43, at St Vincent’s Hospital, Darlinghurst (born 19th January 1935). Johnny O’Keefe funeral footage…
1882 – Robert H. Goddard the American physicist and inventor was born on the 5th October 1882 (died 1945).
1898 – Nachum Gutman the Israeli painter was born on the 5th October 1989 (died 1980).
1902 – Larry Fine the American actor and comedian from The Three Stooges was born on the 5th October 1902 (died 1975).
1902 – Ray Kroc the American businessman was born on the 5th October 1902 (died 1984). Ray Kroc joined McDonald’s in 1954 and built it into the most successful fast food operation in the world.
1905 – Wilbur Wright made a world record flight in Wright Flyer III, a distance of 24 miles in 39 minutes, on the 5th day of October in 1905. This world record stood for 3 years until 1908.
1921 – World SeriesBaseball was broadcast on the radio for the first time on the 5th day of October in 1921.
1922 – Bil Keane the American cartoonist was born on the 5th October 1922 (died 2011).
1924 – Bob Thaves the American cartoonist was born on the 5th October 1924 (died 2006).
1929 – Richard F. Gordon, Jr. the American captain and astronaut was born on the 5th October 1929.
1930 – British Airship R101 crashed in France on the 5th October 1930, while en route to India on its maiden voyage.
1930 – Pavel Popovich the Soviet astronaut was born on the 5th October 1930 (died 2009).
1943 ~ Steve Miller the American singer-songwriter and guitarist from the Steve Miller Band was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on the 5th October 1943. The Joker was No.1 on the Billboard Top 100 charts in 1973…
1945 – Brian Connolly the Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist from Sweet was born on the 5th October 1945 (died 1997).
1947 – Brian Johnson the English singer-songwriter from AC/DC was born on the 5th October 1947.
1947 – The 1st televised White House address was given by U.S. President Harry S. Truman on the 5th day of October in 1947.
1948 – Tawl Ross the American guitarist from Funkadelic was born on the 5th October 1948.
1950 – Eddie Clarke the English guitarist from Motörhead was born on the 5th October 1950.
1950 – James Rizzi the American painter was born on the 5th October 1950 (died 2011).
1955 ~ WiLBUR WiLDE the most popular Australian saxophonist was born Nicholas ‘Nick’ Aitken on the 5th October 1955. He is well known for his saxophone playing in OL’ 55 and JO JO ZEP & The FALCONS. Wilbur Wilde became a household name spanning 3 decades, during his 15-years in the house band on Hey Hey It’s Saturday (1984–1999 & 2009–2010). Wilbur also had a very popular drive time show on Vega 91.5fm (now known as Smooth FM) from 2005 to 2008.
1957 – Lee Thompson the English singer-songwriter and saxophonist from Madness was born on the 5th October 1957.
1535 – The Coverdale Bible, also known as the 1st complete English-language Bible was printed, with translations by William Tyndale and Miles Coverdale, on the 4th of October in 1535.
1883 – The Boys’ Brigade had the first meeting in Glasgow, Scotland on the 4th of October in 1883.
1935 ~ Luna Park in Sydney opened on the 4th of October in 1935.
1957 – The Space Race started with the launch of Sputnik I, the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth, on the 4th of October in 1957.
1957 – Leave It To Beaver premiered on CBS TV on the 4th of October 1957.
1985 – Free Software Foundation was founded in Massachusetts, United States on the 4th of October 1985.
1990 ~ Beverly Hills, 90210 the American drama series was first broadcast on the 4th October 1990, to the 17th May 2000. YouTube video: Beverly Hills 90210 ~ Seasons 1-8 Intros…
1631 – Sebastian Anton Scherer the German composer and organist was born on the 3rd October 1631 (died 1712). YouTube video: Intonatio Primi Toni – Sebastian Anton Scherer…
1762 – Anton Bernolák the Slovak Catholic priest and linguist was born on the 3rd October 1762 (died 15th January 1813 aged 50). Anton Bernolák was the author of the first Slovak language standard.
1778 – Captain James Cook anchored in Alaska on the 3rd of October in 1778.
1849 – Edgar Allan Poe the American author was found delirious in a gutter in Baltimore, Maryland under mysterious circumstances on the 3rd of October in 1849. This was the last time Edgar Allan Poe was seen in public before his death.
1938 – Eddie Cochran the American singer-songwriter and guitarist was born on the 3rd October 1938 (died 1960).
1942 – The V-2 / A4-rocket launched from Test Stand VII at Peenemünde in Germany, was the 1st man-made object to reach space, on the 3rd of October in 1942.
1962 – Tommy Lee, American singer-songwriter, drummer, and producer (Mötley Crüe
1964 – Buffalo Wings were made for the 1st time at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York on the 3rd of October in 1964.
1969 ~ Gwen Stefani the American singer-songwriter from No Doubt was born in Fullerton, California, on the 3rd October 1969. Official website : GwenStefani.com | YouTube Vevo video : Cool by Gwen Stefani (2005)…
1995 – O. J. Simpson was acquitted of the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman on the 3rd of October in 1995.
2003 – Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy was attacked by one of the show’s tigers on the 3rd of October in 2003, causing cancellation of the show until 2009, when they both rejoined the tiger that mauled Roy.
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1729 ~ Anton Cajetan Adlgasser the German organist was born in Inzell, Bavaria on the 1st October 1729 (died 1777 aged 48). Anton was an organist and composer at Salzburg Cathedral and court, and composed liturgical music (including 8 masses and 2 requiems) as well as oratorios and orchestral and keyboard works. Anton moved to Salzburg where he studied under Johann Ernst Eberlin. In 1767 he collaborated with Mozart and Michael Haydn on the oratorio Die Schuldigkeit des ersten Gebots. Mozart had a high regard for Anton’s music, and succeeded him as organist at Salzburg Cathedral in 1777 when he died. Anton died of a stroke suffered while playing the organ at Salzburg in 1777.
1908 – Ford put the Model T car on the market at a price of US$825 on the 1st of October in 1908.
1935 – Julie Andrews the English actress and singer was born on the 1st October 1935.
1942 ~ Herb Fame the American singer from Peaches & Herb was born Herbert Feemster in Washington, D.C., on the 1st October 1942. Video : Peaches & Herb performing their 1978 hit on The Midnight Special…
1946 – Mensa International was founded in the United Kingdom on the 1st of October in 1946.
1949 ~ André Rieu the Dutch violinist, conductor and composer was born in Maastricht, Netherlands on the 1st October 1949. André Rieu official website: www.AndreRieu.com | André Rieu verified Facebook page: www.facebook.com/AndreRieu | André Rieu verified twitter: www.twitter.com/AndreRieu | André Rieu YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/AndreRieuTV | YouTube video: The Beautiful Blue Danube: André Rieu & his Johann Strauss Orchestra playing “The Beautiful Blue Danube” (An der schönen blauen Donau) by composer Johann Strauss II. Recorded live at Empress Sisi’s castle; Schönbrunn Palace Vienna, Austria with dancers from the famous Austrian Elmayer Dancing School. Clip from the DVD “André Rieu At Schönbrunn, Vienna”. One of André’s biggest and most beautiful specials ever…
1957 – In God We Trust first appeared on U.S. paper currency on the 1st of October in 1957.
1958 – NASA was created to replace NACA on the 1st of October in 1958.
1960 – Nigeria gained independence from the United Kingdom on the 1st of October in 1960.
1961 – Gary Ablett, Sr. the Australian footballer was born on the 1st October 1961.
1969 – Concorde broke the sound barrier for the first time on the 1st of October in 1969.
1971 – Walt Disney World opened near Orlando, Florida, United States on the 1st of October in 1971.
1971 – Andrew O’Keefe the Australian television host was born on the 1st October 1971.
1971 ~ Mia Freedman the Australian journalist, columnist, author, blogger and media consultant was born on the 1st October 1971. Mia Freedman is also the founder, publisher and editorial director of Mamamia.com.au, launcehed in 2007. Mia Freedman launched parenting website ivillage.com.au in 2012.
1976 – Antonio Roybal the American painter and sculptor was born on the 1st October 1976.
1977 ~ Bob Evans the Australian musician who is also known as Kevin Mitchell the vocalist and guitarist inJebediah was born Kevin Edward Mitchell on the 1st October 1977. YouTube video: Bob Evans – Don’t You Think It’s Time? (2006)…YouTube video: Jebediah – Worlds Away aka the Lockie Leonard TV series theme song)…