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It happened on a… October 7
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2023

Hamas-led Palestinian militants [p] launched a multi-pronged invasion of southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. The surprise attack comprised a barrage of rockets. At the same time, around 3,000 militants breached the Gaza–Israel barrier and attacked Israeli military bases and civilian population centers.

2012

Sébastien Loeb wins the World Rally Championship for the ninth consecutive year.

2003

Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes governor of California.

2001

Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 73rd home run of the season and set a new major league record.

1982

Musical “Cats” opens at Winter Garden Theater on Broadway NYC and runs for nearly 18 years before closing on September 10, 2000.

1981

The Egyptian parliament, after the assassination of Anwar Sadat, named Vice President Hosni Mubarak the next president of Egypt.

1959

Far side of Moon seen for the 1st time, courtesy of USSR’s Luna 3 space probe.

1950

The U.S.-led U.N. forces crossed the 38th parallel and entered North Korea.

1918

Epidemic of Spanish Influenza claims its first victim in Montreal; brought by returning veterans.

1825

Miramichi Fire – forest fire disaster in New Brunswick.

1806

Carbon paper patented in London by inventor Ralph Wedgwood.

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