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October 1st - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on October 1st. If you celebrate your birthday on October 1st, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
October 1st 1881
William Edward Boeing who founded the Boeing aircraft company was born.
October 1st 1904
Pianist Vladimir Horowitz was born.
October 1st 1920
Actor Walter Matthau was born.
Some of the famous people who died on this day
October 1st 1973
The actor Joe Devlin died age 74.
October 1st 1979
The American composer Roy Harris died age 81.
October 1st 1985
The American author Charlotte White died age 86.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
October 1st 1896
In the USA, Yosemite becomes a National Park.
October 1st 1908
In America the Ford Model T motor car goes on sale. It was only available in black and cost $850.
October 1st 1971
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida opens to the public.
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