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

This Day in History: October 9

Test your knowledge of significant historical events that occurred on October 9 throughout the centuries.

Date: 2026-10-09

1. In 1446, a significant cultural milestone occurred in Korea with the first publication of which writing system?

2. On October 9, 1967, which revolutionary figure was executed in Bolivia?

3. Which famous musical, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe, made its theatrical debut in London on October 9, 1986?

4. In 1963, a catastrophic landslide occurred at which Italian site, resulting in the deaths of approximately 2,000 people?

5. On October 9, 1934, King Alexander of Yugoslavia was assassinated in which French city?