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Edition No. 93 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 2

Test your knowledge of significant historical events that occurred on October 2 throughout the centuries.

Date: 2026-10-02

1. Which famous comic strip, created by Charles M. Schulz, was published for the first time on October 2, 1950?

2. On October 2, 1835, the first military engagement of the Texas War of Independence took place. What was the name of this battle?

3. Which nation declared its independence from France on October 2, 1958?

4. In 2002, a series of coordinated sniper attacks began on October 2. In which region did these attacks occur?

5. Which historical figure, known for his philosophy of non-violence, was born on October 2, 1869?