Every moment holds something memorable. Every passing second brings actions, reactions, and minor events taking place around us. With every tick of the clock, moments become part of the past. Today is October 14, and the day is quite significant in history. The day holds special memories from 1066 AD, along with several important events and incidents that also happened on this day.
Here are the details of 5 key events that happened on October 14
Battle of Hastings
IN 1066, King Harold II of England was defeated by William, who was the Duke of Normandy. This historic win marked the start of the Norman rule in England.
Martin Luther King won the Nobel Prize
On this day in 1964, Martin Luther King, who was a Baptist minister and social activist, was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work towards social justice.
Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier
In 1947, Chuck Yeager became the first trainee pilot to break the sound barrier.
Endeavor completed its 12-mile journey
In 2012, the Space Shuttle Endeavor completed its 12-mile journey. It traveled from Los Angeles to its final destination, the California Science Center.
Nobel Winner Naguib Mahfouz stabbed by Islamic militants
On this day in 1994, Naguib Mahfouz, an 82-year-old novelist and 1988 Nobel Prize winner in Literature, was stabbed by Islamic militants in Cairo; however, he had managed to survive.
October is also notable for the history of the October Revolution. The revolution was led by Vladimir Lenin and the Bolsheviks, and as a result, they managed to overthrow Russia’s Government on 7 November 1917 (25 October Julian calendar). The revolution was sparked by war fatigue, food shortages, and political unrest. Bolsheviks also seized key sites in Petrograd. Their victory helped Soviet rule begin in their territory.
October marks the beginning of spring, and this month is filled with festivities. It brings the arrival of Maa Durga, and Bihar celebrates its biggest festival, Chath Puja. As the month comes to its end, the autumn season comes near its end and signals the arrival of winter in India.
