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Saturday, 3 October 2026

Day 276 of 2026  ·  89 days remaining in the year  ·  Week 40
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Births (4) Deaths (0) Events (6) Reminders (0)
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4 Births
6 Events
10 Total entries

★ Born on this day 4 entries

1803
John Gorrie, invented cold-air process of refrigeration.
US Science & Technology 223 yrs ago
1804
Townsend Harris, first Western consul to reside in Japan.
JP 222 yrs ago
1925
Gore Vidal, writer.
US 101 yrs ago
1941
Chubby Checker, blues singer.
US Arts & Culture 85 yrs ago

► Events on this day 6 entries

1789
Washington proclaims the first national Thanksgiving Day will be observed on Nov 26.
US 237 yrs ago
1863
Lincoln one-ups Washington, designates the last Thursday in November as Thanksgiving Day
US 163 yrs ago
1913
Federal Income Tax is signed into law (at 1%)
US 113 yrs ago
1955
Captain Kangaroo premieres. Good Morning, Captain!
US Military & War 71 yrs ago
1960
San Francisco's White House Department Store is first to accept the BankAmericard in lieu of cash.
US 66 yrs ago
1988
A 327 gallon pina-colada, becomes the worlds largest cocktail.
US 38 yrs ago