October 1
What happened on October 1 in history
5 events fall on October 1, from 1908 to 1982. Read them below, then try to place a historical scene yourself — guess where in the world it happened and in what year.
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Events on October 1
1908
The Model T goes on sale
Ford offers a car built for the multitude at 825 dollars.
1949
The People's Republic of China is proclaimed
Mao declares the new state from the Gate of Heavenly Peace.
1957
In God We Trust on the dollar
The motto first appears on United States paper money.
1971
Walt Disney World opens
The Magic Kingdom receives its first visitors in Florida.
1982
The compact disc goes on sale
Sony's first CD player reaches shops in Japan.