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Thursday, 1 October 2026

Day 274 of 2026  ·  91 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 40
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6 Births
9 Events
15 Total entries

★ Born on this day 6 entries

1881
William Edward Boeing, founded aircraft company.
US Military & War 145 yrs ago
1920
Walter Matthau, actor.
US Arts & Culture 106 yrs ago
1924
Jimmy Carter, (Mr. Peanut) 39th President from (1976 - 1980).
US Politics & Government 102 yrs ago
1928
George Peppard, actor (I love it when a plan comes together).
US Arts & Culture 98 yrs ago
1928
Lawrence Harvey
US 98 yrs ago
1935
Julie Andrews, actress.
US Arts & Culture 91 yrs ago

► Events on this day 9 entries

1851
First Hawaiian stamps issued.
US 175 yrs ago
1896
Yosemite becomes a National Park.
US Geography & Exploration 130 yrs ago
1898
Henry Huntington buys the Los Angeles Railway.
US 128 yrs ago
1903
First World Series starts between the National & American Leagues.
US Sport 123 yrs ago
1908
Henry Ford introduces the Model T car.
US 118 yrs ago
1960
Nigeria gains its independence.
US Politics & Government 66 yrs ago
1962
Johnny Carson hosts his first Tonight Show.
US Media & Broadcasting 64 yrs ago
1964
San Francisco's Cable Cars declared a National Landmark.
US Media & Broadcasting 62 yrs ago
1971
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida opens.
US 55 yrs ago