The Death of Thomas Edison
On October 18th 1931 US inventor Thomas Ava Edison died aged 84. Thomas Edison only received three months of official schooling, h…
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National Chocolate Cupcake Day
Today, October 18th, is National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Cupcakes are small, individual cakes that are intended to be eaten by one …
The Start of the First Oil Shock
On October 17th 1973, OPEC, the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, agreed to use the price of oil as a weapon against …
National Pasta Day
Today, October 17th, is National Pasta Day. Pasta is a type of noodle that dates back to at least 12th century Sicily. Pasta is no…
The Great Storm of 1987
On October 16th 1987, the United Kingdom was hit by the worst storm in 300 years, which is now referred to as the Great Storm of 1…
The Start of the Gregorian Calendar
On October 15th, 1582, the Gregorian Calendar started. The previous calendar, the Julian Calendar, had, by this time, become rathe…
National Chicken Cacciatore Day
Today, October 15th, is National Chicken Cacciatore Day. This is a chicken dish of Italian origin. Cacciatore is Italian for "hunt…
Chuck Yeagar Breaks the Sound Barrier
On October 14th 1947 US Air Force Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeagar broke the sound barrier. Yeagar was piloting the Bell X-1, a supe…
National Dessert Day
Today, October 14th, is National Dessert Day. Go on, have a dessert today. Desserts are usually sweet, but can be hot, cold or fro…
Princess Elizabeth Makes Her First Radio Appearance
On October 13th 1940, then-Princess Elizabeth made her first ever radio appearance, at age 14. She is now better known as Queen El…
