Eighteen countries meet in Geneva and agree to form the International Red Cross. The International Red Cross was founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland, following…
28 October 1707
The 1707 H?ei earthquake causes more than 5,000 deaths in Japan. The 1707 H?ei earthquake was one of the most powerful and destructive earthquakes in…
27 October 1971
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is renamed Zaire. The Democratic Republic of the Congo changed its name to Zaire on 27 October 1971, under…
26 October 1958
Pan American Airways makes the first commercial flight of the Boeing 707 from New York City to Paris. Pan American Airways, commonly known as Pan…
25 October 1861
The Toronto Stock Exchange is created. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is Canada’s largest stock exchange and one of the most important financial markets in…
24 October 1945
The United Nations Charter comes into effect. The United Nations Charter was signed on 26 June 1945, establishing the foundation for a new international organisation…
23 October 1642
The Battle of Edgehill is the first major battle of the English Civil War. The Battle of Edgehill, fought on 23 October 1642 near Edge…
22 October 1975
The Soviet uncrewed space mission Venera 9 lands on Venus. The Soviet uncrewed space mission Venera 9 was a historic achievement in space exploration, becoming…
21 October 1940
The first edition of the Ernest Hemingway novel For Whom the Bell Tolls is published. For Whom the Bell Tolls is a novel by American…
20 October 1944
The Soviet Red Army and Yugoslav Partisans liberate Belgrade. The liberation of Belgrade on 20 October 1944 was a major turning point in the Second…