On This Day
Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.
October 1
Events on This Day
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1880
133 years agoJohn Philip Sousa, best known for his spirited marches, gets early inspiration for his musical compositions when he becomes head of the U.S. Marine Corps band.
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1908
105 years agoHenry Ford produces the first Model T automobile, with a price tag of $825.
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1962
51 years agoJohnny Carson takes over as host of The Tonight Show, succeeding Jack Paar. Carson will be the face of late night for nearly 30 years.
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1971
42 years agoWalt Disney World, named after the Disney founder, opens in Orlando, Florida.
October 1
Born on This Day
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Jimmy Carter
- In these groups:
- Nobel Peace Prize Winners
- U.S. Presidents
- Famous Libras
Jimmy Carter
U.S. President / 1924 -
Jimmy Carter was the 39th president of the United States (1977-81) and later was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.
Born: October 1, 1924
Age: 88 years old
Birthplace: Plains, Georgia, United States
Occupation: U.S. President -
Richard Harris
- In these groups:
- Imbibers
- The Ed Sullivan Show Guests
- Swinging London - Cultural Icons: 1960s
Richard Harris
Film Actor, Theater Actor / 1930 - 2002
Irish actor Richard Harris is best known for his performances as King Arthur in Broadway's Camelot and Albus Dumbledore in the first two Harry Potter films.
1930 | 72 years old
Film Actor, Theater Actor -
Mark McGwire
- In these groups:
- Famous Irish-Americans
- Athletes Involved in Drug Scandals
- Famous Libras
Mark McGwire
Baseball Player / 1963 -
One of the most powerful hitters in baseball history, Mark McGwire briefly held the record for most home runs in a single season.
1963 | 49 years old
Baseball Player -
Julie Andrews
Julie Andrews
Film Actress, Theater Actress / 1935 -
Julie Andrews is an Oscar and Tony Award-winning actress and singer famous for her roles in The Sound of Music and Mary Poppins.
Born: October 1, 1935
Age: 77 years old
Birthplace: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom
Occupation: Film Actress, Theater Actress -
Zach Galifianakis
- In these groups:
- Fantastic Facial Hair
- Celebrities With Court-side Seats
- Famous Libras
Zach Galifianakis
Film Actor, Comedian / 1969 -
Zach Galifianakis is a comedic actor who struck Hollywood gold after appearing in the 2009 blockbuster The Hangover.
1969 | 43 years old
Film Actor, Comedian -
Walter MatthauWalter Matthau
Film Actor / 1920 - 2000
Walter Matthau was an actor known for his gruff on-screen demeanor in such films as The Odd Couple and Grumpy Old Men.
1920 | 79 years old
Film Actor
October 1
Died on This Day
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E.B. White
- In these groups:
- Famous Children's Authors
- Famous Cancerians
- Famous People Named White
E.B. White
Writer / 1899 - 1985
Writer E. B. White was a contributor to The New Yorker, co-author of The Elements of Style, and the author of Charlotte's Web.
Died: October 1, 1985
Age: 86 years old
Place: North Brooklin, Maine , United States
Occupation: Writer -
Dorothy Arzner
- In these groups:
- Groundbreaking Women
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Film Directors
Dorothy Arzner
Director / 1897 - 1979
Dorothy Arzner was a pioneer in the film industry, becoming one of the first women directors of feature films and the first woman to join the Directors Guild of America.
1979 | 82 years old
Director -
John Marin
- In these groups:
- Famous Capricorns
- Famous Illustrators
- Famous Painters
John Marin
Illustrator, Painter / 1870 - 1953
American painter and printmaker John Marin is especially known for his expressionistic watercolor seascapes of Maine and his views of Manhattan.
1953 | 82 years old
Illustrator, Painter
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