1582⚡ Event
Gregorian calendar is introduced in parts of Europe
Catholic countries begin adopting the Gregorian calendar reform, reshaping civil timekeeping in much of the world.
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This Week in History: Week 40
September 30 – October 6
Over 106 historical moments took place during these 7 days of the calendar year. Explore our curated digest of the most world-changing events, iconic births, and notable deaths.
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Major Events (September 30 – October 6)(20)
1949⚡ Event
People's Republic of China proclaimed
Mao Zedong proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China.
politics
1971⚡ Event
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu re-elected President of South Vietnam
Nguyễn Văn Thiệu was re-elected unopposed as President of South Vietnam.
politics
1990⚡ Event
Guangzhou airport plane collision
A hijacked airliner collided with two other planes while attempting to land at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in China, killing 128 and injuring 71.
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1991⚡ Event
Nadine Gordimer wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Nadine Gordimer became the first South African to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.
literaturepolitics
1992⚡ Event
Sinéad O'Connor tears up Pope's photo
Sinéad O'Connor tore up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on live television.
religionentertainment
1998⚡ Event
ICANN incorporated
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) was incorporated to manage internet domain names and IP addresses.
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2000⚡ Event
Muhammad al-Durrah shooting
Twelve-year-old Muhammad al-Durrah was shot dead in the Gaza Strip, an event that sparked controversy and debate.
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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
2003⚡ Event
Roy Horn mauled by tiger
Roy Horn of the American entertainment duo Siegfried & Roy was mauled by a tiger during a performance at the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip.
entertainment
2005⚡ Event
Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons published
The Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten published controversial cartoons depicting Muhammad, sparking international protests.
politicsreligionentertainment
2005⚡ Event
Typhoon Longwang makes landfall
Typhoon Longwang made landfall in China as the deadliest tropical cyclone in that year to impact the country.
disaster
2006⚡ Event
Amish school shooting
A gunman killed five Amish girls before committing suicide in a one-room schoolhouse in Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania.
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2008⚡ Event
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008
The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, establishing the Troubled Asset Relief Program, was enacted to provide a bailout of the U.S. financial system.
politicseconomicslaw
2009⚡ Event
Sumatra earthquake
A 7.6 MW earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, causing widespread damage and casualties.
disaster
2013⚡ Event
Lampedusa migrant shipwreck
A boat carrying migrants from Libya to Italy sank off the Italian island of Lampedusa, resulting in more than 360 deaths.
disasterpolitics
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
2018⚡ Event
Jamal Khashoggi assassinated
The Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was assassinated in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey.
lawpolitics
2019⚡ Event
Peruvian Congress dissolved
President Martín Vizcarra dissolved the Congress of Peru, leading to a constitutional crisis.
politicslaw
2022⚡ Event
Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster
After a football match, 3,000 supporters invaded the pitch, leading to a stampede and 135 deaths.
disastersports
Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
1998🎂 Birth
Yui Imaizumi
Yui Imaizumi is a Japanese actress, singer, model, and television personality.
entertainment
2002🎂 Birth
Jacob Sartorius
Jacob Sartorius, an American social media personality and singer, was born.
entertainmentmusic
Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2022🕊️ Death
Antonio Inoki
Antonio Inoki, a Japanese professional wrestler and politician, has died. He was born in 1943.
sportspolitics
2022🕊️ Death
Sacheen Littlefeather
Sacheen Littlefeather was an American actress, model, and activist for Native American civil rights.
entertainmentpolitics
2023🕊️ Death
Tim Wakefield
Tim Wakefield, an American professional baseball player, has died. He was born in 1966.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Dikembe Mutombo
Dikembe Mutombo was a Congolese-American professional basketball player.
sports
2024🕊️ Death
Pete Rose
Pete Rose is an American former professional baseball player and manager.
sports
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