1066⚡ Event
Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings was fought between the Norman-French army of William, the Duke of Normandy, and an English army under the Anglo-Saxon King Harold Godwinson.
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This Week in History: Week 42
October 14 – October 20
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 (October 14 – October 20)(20)
1964⚡ Event
China becomes a nuclear power
With the success of Project 596, China became the world's fifth nuclear power.
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1964⚡ Event
Lake Burley Griffin Inaugurated
Prime Minister Robert Menzies inaugurated the artificial Lake Burley Griffin in the Australian capital Canberra.
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1973⚡ Event
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Kissinger and Thọ
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize would be jointly awarded to Henry Kissinger and Lê Đức Thọ, sparking international controversy.
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1973⚡ Event
Yom Kippur War: Battle of the Chinese Farm
Egyptian forces retreated from the Battle of the Chinese Farm, allowing Israeli forces to build their first bridge across the Suez Canal.
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1980⚡ Event
Workers' Party Congress
The 6th Congress of the Workers' Party concluded, anointing Kim Jong Il as the successor to North Korean president Kim Il Sung.
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1991⚡ Event
Killeen, Texas shooting
A man drove his vehicle through the window of a Luby's Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas, and opened fire, killing 23 people before fatally shooting himself.
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1992⚡ Event
Yoshihiro Hattori shooting
Yoshihiro Hattori, a Japanese exchange student, was shot and killed by a homeowner after going to the wrong house for a Halloween party.
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2000⚡ Event
Hatfield rail crash
A fatal rail crash at Hatfield, Hertfordshire, led to widespread speed limit reductions and the collapse of Railtrack.
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2006⚡ Event
Kiholo Bay Earthquake
An earthquake registering 6.7 Mw occurred off the northwestern coast of the island of Hawaii.
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2007⚡ Event
New Zealand Anti-Terrorism Raids
New Zealand Police conducted anti-terrorism raids in relation to an alleged paramilitary training camp, arresting 17 people and seizing weapons.
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2011⚡ Event
Olympus Scandal Escalates
Michael Woodford was dismissed as CEO of Olympus after uncovering financial misconduct, escalating the corporate scandal.
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2011⚡ Event
Global Protests
Global demonstrations against economic inequality and corporate influence were held in more than 950 cities in 82 countries.
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2012⚡ Event
Felix Baumgartner's Stratospheric Jump
Felix Baumgartner became the first person to break the sound barrier without vehicular power by jumping from the stratosphere.
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2013⚡ Event
Bohol Earthquake
A 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck Bohol in the Philippines, resulting in 222 deaths.
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2013⚡ Event
Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashes
In Laos's deadliest air accident, Lao Airlines Flight 301 crashed into the Mekong River, resulting in the deaths of all 49 people aboard.
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2014⚡ Event
Himalayan Avalanches
A snowstorm and avalanches on the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peaks in the Himalayas resulted in the deaths of at least 43 people.
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2017⚡ Event
Daphne Caruana Galizia killed in car bombing
Maltese journalist and anti-corruption activist Daphne Caruana Galizia was killed in a car bomb attack in Bidnija.
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2018⚡ Event
Jayme Closs Kidnapping
Thirteen-year-old Jayme Closs was kidnapped from her home in Wisconsin and held captive for 88 days.
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2021⚡ Event
John Deere Strike
Approximately 10,000 John Deere employees went on strike, marking one of the largest private-sector strikes in the United States.
economics
Famous Birthdays This Week(15)
1998🎂 Birth
Teuku Wariza Aris Munandar
Teuku Wariza Aris Munandar, Indonesian activist and politician, was born.
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1999🎂 Birth
Bailee Madison
Bailee Madison, American-Canadian actress and singer, was born.
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Notable Deaths This Week(15)
2017🕊️ Death
Chinggoy Alonzo
Filipino theater, movie, and television actor Chinggoy Alonzo died. He was born in 1950.
entertainment
2017🕊️ Death
Daphne Caruana Galizia
Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist and blogger, has died.
lawpolitics
2018🕊️ Death
Paul Allen
Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, philanthropist, owner of the Seattle Seahawks, died.
technologyentertainment
2021🕊️ Death
David Amess
David Amess, British politician, member of Parliament for Southend West, died.
politics
2022🕊️ Death
Robbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane was a Scottish actor, comedian, and writer.
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2023🕊️ Death
Martti Ahtisaari
Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland and Nobel Prize laureate, has died.
politics
2024🕊️ Death
Philip Zimbardo
Philip Zimbardo was an American psychologist and academic.
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2024🕊️ Death
Ollie Olsen
Ollie Olsen, an Australian musician, composer, and sound designer, has died.
music
2025🕊️ Death
Jim Bolger
Jim Bolger, New Zealand businessman and politician, 35th Prime Minister of New Zealand, died.
politics
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