- 1903] World Series #1: The visiting Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Americans 7-3 in the first World Series game...
- 1908] A-Ford-able?: Henry Ford introduces the Model T to the market for $825...
- 1952] Premiered on this date: "This Is Your Life", hosted by Ralph Edwards. The biopic series will air in its original format for 9 seasons...1955] "The Honeymooners" kicks off 16 successful seasons...1962] "The Lucy Show", featuring Lucille Ball as Lucy Carmichael, runs for 12 years...1962] Johnny Carson debuts as regular host of NBC's "Tonight Show"...
- 1961] Roger that: Yankees slugger Roger Maris hits home run #61 at Yankee Stadium, breaking Babe Ruth's season record of 60 in 1927...
- 1964] It's called the 1st amendment: The Free Speech Movement is launched at the University of California at Berkeley...
- 1967] The Impossible Dream: Those of us fortunate enough to have witnessed this will never forget it: The Boston Red Sox Impossible Dream comes true as they clinch their 1st AL pennant since 1946 on the last day of the season. With a 3-way tie between Boston, Detroit and Minnesota, Boston beat the Twins and the Tigers lose, giving the pennant to the Red Sox
- 1971] Eggpot: Walt Disney World opens in Orlando. Ten years later, to the day, EPCOT opens (1981). EPCOT stands for Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow or by the symbol: $...
- 1975] The Thrilla in Manilla: Heavyweight champ Muhammad Ali retains his title with a TKO of Joe Frazier in the 15th round...
- 1993] Every parents' nightmare: 12-year old Polly Klaas is abducted from her California home. Her body is found more than 2 months later...
- 1996] Gotcha: A federal grand jury indicts Unabomber suspect Theodore Kaczynski for a 1994 mail bomb slaying...For more on October 1:
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