It happened on a… October 2

2020

US President Donald Trump announces that he and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19, President hospitalized later that day

2018

Saudi American journalist Jamal Khashoggi enters the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, never to be seen again prompting a diplomatic crisis.

2016

Kim Kardashian is robbed at gunpoint of $10 million worth of jewelry in her hotel in Paris.

2004

Montreal Expos earn the last win in the franchise’s MLB history, beating New York Mets, 6 – 3 at Shea Stadium; Brad Wilkerson hits the Expos’ final home run in 9th inning, his 32nd of the year.

1995

Alanis Morissette’s debut album ‘Jagged Little Pill’.

1991

NHL #1 draft pick Eric Lindros rejects Quebec Nordiques’ offer of a 10 year, $50m contract.

Toronto Blue Jays clinch American League East title.

1957

“The Bridge on the River Kwai”, directed by David Lean and starring William Holden and Alec Guinness, is released (Academy Awards Best Picture 1958).

1950

“Peanuts,” the comic strip created by Charles M. Schulz, was published for the first time in seven newspapers.

1869

Mahatma (Mohandas) K Gandhi was born. He was known for his advocacy of non-violent resistance to fight tyranny.

1535

Jacques Cartier 1491-1557 arrives at the Iroquois village of Hochelaga; names Mont Royal [Mont Réal].