The Acquittal of O. J. Simpson
On October 3rd 1996 retired American football player Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson was acquitted of murder. O.J. had been charged…
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National Caramel Custard Day
Today, October 3rd, is National Caramel Custard Day. Another flavour of custard, this one caramel. Caramel custard is also known u…
The Start of the Texas Revolution
On October 2nd 1835 the Texas Revolution, also known as the Texas War of Independence, began. The conflict was started by colonist…
National Fried Scallops Day
Today, October 2nd, is National Fried Scallops Day. Scallops are a type of bivalve mollusc found all over the world. They are like…
General Franco is Proclaimed Chief of the Spanish State
On October 1st, 1936, General Francisco Franco was proclaimed Chief of the Spanish State. This event happened during the Spanish C…
World Vegetarian Day
Today, October 1st, is World Vegetarian Day. Vegetarianism is the practice of not eating meat, including poultry and seafood, and …
"Peace For Our Time"
On September 30th 1938, the British Prime Minister, Neville Chamberlain, after the Munich meeting with Adolf Hitler, said about th…
The Death of John Cobb
On 29th September 1952, John Cobb died. Cobb was a British racing driver who set the land speed record at Bonneville Speedway in t…
National Coffee Day
Today, September 29th, is National Coffee Day. Coffee is a comparatively new drink, especially when compared with some other bever…
The Death of Pope John Paul I
On 28th September 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in bed in the Vatican. The Pope had been elected on 26th August 1978, a me…
