Today in History
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2002 – Beltway sniper attacks begin
A series of coordinated sniper attacks occurred in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The attacks lasted 3 weeks and resulted in the killing of 10 people.
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1992 – Carandiru massacre
A prison riot in Carandiru Penitentiary, Brazil, led to the killing of over 100 inmates by the police.
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1958 – Guinea declares independence
Guinea declared its independence from France.
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1950 – Peanuts published for the first time
Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip, Peanuts, was printed for the first time in 9 newspapers around the U.S.
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1835 – Battle of Gonzales
The first military engagement of the Texas War of Independence, the Battle of Gonzales, occurred on this day between Texas rebels and Mexican troops. This battle marked the beginning of Texas’ War of Independence, which resulted in the establishment of the Republic of Texas.
Births On This Day, October 2
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1966 – Yokozuna
American wrestler
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1951 – Sting
English singer-songwriter, bass player, actor
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1949 – Annie Leibovitz
American photographer
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1904 – Graham Greene
English author, playwright, critic
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1890 – Groucho Marx
American comedian, actor
Deaths On This Day, October 2
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2015 – Brian Friel
Irish author, playwright, director
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1985 – Rock Hudson
American actor
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1973 – Paavo Nurmi
Finnish runner
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1968 – Marcel Duchamp
French painter
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1803 – Samuel Adams
American politician, 4th Governor of Massachusetts
