What Happened on October 1?
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EVENTS ON OCTOBER 1
Explore the most important historical events that happened on October 1, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Clara Campoamor
Year:
1931
Clara Campoamor persuades the Constituent Cortes to enfranchise women in Spain's new constitution.
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George Washington Bridge
Year:
1931
The George Washington Bridge in the United States is opened, linking New Jersey and New York.
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Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia
Year:
1936
Spanish Civil War: The Central Committee of Antifascist Militias of Catalonia dissolves itself, handing control of Catalan defence militias over to the Generalitat.
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Spanish Civil War
Year:
1936
Spanish Civil War: Francisco Franco is named head of the Nationalist government of Spain.
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First five-year plan (Soviet Union)
Year:
1928
The Soviet Union introduces its first five-year plan.
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Year:
1928
Newark Liberty International Airport opens, becoming the first airport in the New York City metro area.
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Sayid Abdullah
Year:
1918
Sayid Abdullah becomes the last Khan of Khiva.
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World War I
Year:
1918
World War I: The Egyptian Expeditionary Force captures Damascus.
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BIRTHS ON OCTOBER 1
Discover famous people and historical figures born on October 1, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Laurence Harvey
Year of birth:
1928
Laurence Harvey, Lithuanian-English actor, director, and producer (died 1973)
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Bonnie Owens
Year of birth:
1929
Bonnie Owens, American singer-songwriter (died 2006)
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Willy Mairesse
Year of birth:
1928
Willy Mairesse, Belgian race car driver (died 1969)
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George Peppard
Year of birth:
1928
George Peppard, American actor (died 1994)
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Zhu Rongji
Year of birth:
1928
Zhu Rongji, Chinese engineer and politician, 5th Premier of the People's Republic of China
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Sivaji Ganesan
Year of birth:
1928
Sivaji Ganesan, Indian actor (died 2001)
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Philippe Noiret
Year of birth:
1930
Philippe Noiret, French actor (died 2006)
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Naimatullah Khan
Year of birth:
1930
Naimatullah Khan, Pakistani lawyer and politician, Mayor of Karachi (died 2020)
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DEATHS ON OCTOBER 1
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on October 1, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Antoine Bourdelle
Year of death:
1929
Antoine Bourdelle, French sculptor and painter (born 1861)
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Chiungtze C. Tsen
Year of death:
1940
Chiungtze C. Tsen, Chinese mathematician (born 1898)
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Ants Piip
Year of death:
1942
Ants Piip, Estonian lawyer and politician, 7th Prime Minister of Estonia (born 1884)
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Faik Ali Ozansoy
Year of death:
1950
Faik Ali Ozansoy, Turkish poet, educator, and politician (born 1876)
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Eugene O'Keefe
Year of death:
1913
Eugene O'Keefe, Canadian businessman and philanthropist (born 1827)
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Abdur Rahman Khan
Year of death:
1901
Abdur Rahman Khan, Afghan emir (born 1844)
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Rose O'Neal Greenhow
Year of death:
1864
Rose O'Neal Greenhow, American spy (born 1817)
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Mindon Min
Year of death:
1878
Mindon Min, Burmese king (born 1808)
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HOLIDAYS ON OCTOBER 1
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on October 1 around the world.
Armed Forces Day (South Korea)
Armed Forces Day (South Korea)
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Public holidays in Azerbaijan
Day of Prosecutors (Azerbaijan)
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October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: October 1 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Tampere Day
Tampere Day (Finland)
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National Day of the People's Republic of China
National Day of the People's Republic of China (People's Republic of China)
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International Day of Older Persons
International Day of Older Persons
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International Coffee Day
International Coffee Day
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Lincolnshire Day
Lincolnshire Day (United Kingdom)
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