Other Notable Events for October 2

History & Quotes / October 02, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1925, Scottish inventor John Logie Baird performed the first test of a working television system.

In 1950, the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz was published for ...Read More

Notable Birthdays for October 2

History & Quotes / October 02, 2024

Those born on this date include:

- England's King Richard III in 1452
- Nat Turner, leader of the only effective and sustained U.S. slave revolt, in 1800
- German statesman Paul von Hindenburg in 1847...Read More

Astronomy

History & Quotes / October 02, 2024

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 2, the 276th day of 2024 with 90 to follow.

The moon is new. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and Venus.

This Day in History, October 2

History & Quotes / October 02, 2024

On October 2nd, 1955, the ENIAC computer was deactivated at 11:45 PM.

A thought for the day

History & Quotes / October 01, 2024

A thought for the day: You just can't spend any time second-guessing yourself. -- American baseball player Rod Carew

Other Notable Events for October 1

History & Quotes / October 01, 2024

On this date in history:

In 1890, legislation is signed by President Benjamin Harrison creating Yosemite National Park, making it the nation's third National Park. In 2016, the park expanded by more than 400 ...Read More