Facts & Historical Events On This Day.
The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus received a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame.
The latter of two total lunar eclipses was seen from the Americas.
New Zealand singer Lorde released her debut album 'Pure Heroine.'
Zhai Zhigang became the first person from China to perform a spacewalk while on the Shenzhou 7 mission.
Hurricane Gloria finally dissipated after ripping through North Eastern US since September 16.
Elton John collapsed on stage when performing at the Hollywood Universal Amphitheater.
Barbra Streisand released her single 'The Way We Were.'
A new flag was chosen for the People's Republic of China.
The first Ford Model T car was assembled.
Locomotion No. 1 became the first passenger-carrying steam-powered locomotive and was driven by George and Stephenson.
John Adams was selected to negotiate a peace treaty of commerce with Great Britain following the Revolutionary war.
During the American Revolution, Lancaster in Pennsylvania became the capital of the United States for just one day.
The Society of Jesus was founded by Ignatius of Loyola alongside six companions.
William the Conqueror set sail for England, landing on the coast, and marched to Hastings.
