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Edition No. 94 · GlobalEst. 2026
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This Day in History

This Day in History: October 31

Test your knowledge of significant historical events that occurred on October 31 throughout the centuries.

Date: 2026-10-31

1. On October 31, 1517, which historical figure famously posted his '95 Theses' on the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg?

2. In 1917, during World War I, which military unit performed what is often cited as the last successful cavalry charge in history at the Battle of Beersheba?

3. On October 31, 1984, which world leader was assassinated by members of her own bodyguard in New Delhi?

4. On October 31, 2000, the launch of Expedition 1 marked the beginning of continuous human occupation on which facility?

5. On October 31, 2008, a mysterious figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto published a white paper that introduced what to the world?