7 October 1777
The Americans defeat British forces under general John Burgoyne in the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights, compelling Burgoyne's eventual surrender.
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@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1777
The Americans defeat British forces under general John Burgoyne in the Second Battle of Saratoga, also known as the Battle of Bemis Heights, compelling Burgoyne's eventual surrender.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1763
King George III issues the Royal Proclamation of 1763, closing Indigenous lands in North America north and west of the Alleghenies to white settlements.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1571
The Battle of Lepanto is fought, and the Ottoman Navy suffers its first defeat
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 1477
Uppsala University is inaugurated after receiving its corporate rights from Pope Sixtus IV in February the same year.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social7 October 3761 BC
The epoch reference date (start) of the modern Hebrew calendar.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1895
Conductor Sir Henry Wood instituted the Promenade Concerts; known worldwide as 'The Proms', at the Queen's Hall in London.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1769
Explorer Captain James Cook, aboard the Endeavour, discovered New Zealand.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialAngels playing the seven golden trumpets from the Book of Revelation.
The seven trumpets herald a series of divine judgements upon the Earth.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialThe tomb of the Venerable Bede in the 12th century Galilee Chapel at Durham Cathedral.
Bede’s relics were transferred from Jarrow to Durham in 1022, and eventually placed in the Galilee Chapel during the later 14th century.
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@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1982
Madonna released her debut single, Everybody.
Though the original U.S. single didn't feature her photo, the dance track became a club hit and helped convince Sire Records to green light her debut album.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1982
Still officially a member of the Commodores, Lionel Richie released his self-titled debut solo album.
The album launched his hugely successful solo career, featuring hits including "Truly" and "You Are."
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 2004
Taxi, starring Queen Latifah and Jimmy Fallon, premiered.
The comedy grossed over $71M at the box office against a budget of $25M.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.socialNot sure I would want to boast about it .......... anyway
The Black Death entered England through the port of Weymouth (specifically Melcombe, now Melcombe Regis in Dorset) in June 1348
@vincent-lemire.bsky.socialAvec ces chiffres on comprend que nos enfants ne vivent plus dans la même réalité que nous, dans le même rapport à la police que nous. On comprend leur colère et leur mobilisation. Il faut les protéger, les écouter et les respecter #Urgence #Solidarité #GénérationDevaquet #HistoryMatters
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1536
William Tyndale, English translator of the Bible, was executed for heresy at Vilvoorde, Belgium. He had been arrested by the authorities of the Holy Roman Empire who ruled the Low Countries. During his trial he refused to recant his views.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1889
Moulin Rouge opened in Paris at the bottom of a hill in the Montmartre neighbourhood. It put on cabaret entertainment focused on its female dancers who popularised the modern Can-Can dance. It remains a popular Paris tourist attraction.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1958
Britain’s most popular children’s TV programme Blue Peter was first broadcast on BBC TV. Its initial presenters were Christopher Trace, a relatively unknown actor and model Leila Williams who was best known for winning the 1957 Miss Great Britain contest.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1973
Yom Kippur War began between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria. The objective for Egypt and its allies was to recover all Arab territory occupied by Israel after the 1967 war, but Israeli forces defeated the Arab forces.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1981
President Anwar al-Sadat was assassinated during an annual military victory parade held in Cairo, Egypt. Members of the Egyptian Islamic Jihad led by squad leader Lieutenant Khalid al-Islambouli carried out the murder.
@atticusfinch-105.bsky.social6 October 1985
PC Keith Blakelock was murdered during a riot on the Broadwater Farm estate in London. He was only the 3rd police officer to be killed in a riot in the London area since 1833 when PC Robert Culley was stabbed to death in Clerkenwell.
