1949⚡ Event
People's Republic of China proclaimed
Mao Zedong proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
politics
What Happened on October 1?
Browse 14 historical entries recorded for October 1 — 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
sportspoliticsentertainmentlawmusiceconomicsdisasterscience
Image retrieved via Wikipedia: Proclamation of the People's Republic of China
Historical Events on October 1(4)
2003⚡ Event
Hong Kong levy on foreign domestic helpers
A levy was imposed on the hiring of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong, who numbered in the hundreds of thousands at the time.
economics
2018⚡ Event
Bolivia v. Chile (Pacific Access)
The International Court of Justice ruled that Chile had no obligation to grant Bolivia access to the Pacific Ocean.
lawpolitics
2022⚡ Event
Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster
After a football match, 3,000 supporters invaded the pitch, leading to a stampede and 135 deaths.
disastersports
Birthdays on October 1(5)
2002🎂 Birth
Livvy Dunne
American gymnast and social media personality.
sportsentertainment
Deaths on October 1(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Karel Gott
Karel Gott, a Czech singer, has died. He was born in 1939.
musicentertainment
2022🕊️ Death
Antonio Inoki
Antonio Inoki, a Japanese professional wrestler and politician, has died. He was born in 1943.
sportspolitics
2023🕊️ Death
Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield, an American professional baseball player, has died. He was born in 1966.
sports
October 1 in History
October 1 is home to 14 recorded historical entries in our collection: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on October 1
Examples currently recorded for October 1 include People's Republic of China proclaimed (1949), Hong Kong levy on foreign domestic helpers (2003), Bolivia v. Chile (Pacific Access) (2018). View all events →
Birthdays on October 1
People recorded as born on October 1 include Kalle Rovanperä, Luna Blaise, Mason Greenwood. View all birthdays →
Deaths on October 1
Remembered figures who died on October 1 include Karel Gott, Antonio Inoki, Tim Wakefield. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on October 1?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 14 entries for October 1: 4 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for October 1?
- One event currently recorded for October 1 is: People's Republic of China proclaimed.
- Who was born on October 1?
- People recorded as born on October 1 include Kalle Rovanperä, Luna Blaise, Mason Greenwood.
- How many historical events are recorded for October 1?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for October 1.
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