October in History
Explore 14 historical entries across all 31 days of October — including 12 events, 1 famous birthdays, and 1 notable deaths.
Every Day in October
People's Republic of China proclaimed
Gregorian calendar is introduced in parts of Europe
Columbus reaches the Americas
Battle of Hastings
Battle of Trafalgar
Wall Street Crash
Norway dissolves union with Sweden
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October Through the Ages
October has been a pivotal month throughout human history. Our timeline captures 14 historical moments across all 31 days, from groundbreaking discoveries and world-altering events to the births and deaths of legendary figures.
Browse each day of October above to explore the full timeline, or use the month navigation to journey through the entire year of history.
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