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October 9Across the years

8 selected records · Newest first

1986
Arts & Culture · October 9

Fox Broadcasting Company (FBC) launches as the fourth US television network.

Fox Broadcasting Company (FBC) launches as the fourth US television network.

1967
Historical Events · October 9

A day after his capture, Ernesto "Che" Guevara is executed for attempting to incite a revolution in Bolivia.

A day after his capture, Ernesto "Che" Guevara is executed for attempting to incite a revolution in Bolivia.

1935
Historical Figures · October 9

Birth of Prince Edward

Born: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.

1914
Historical Events · October 9

World War I: The Siege of Antwerp comes to an end.

World War I: The Siege of Antwerp comes to an end.

1804
Historical Events · October 9

Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is founded.

Hobart, capital of Tasmania, is founded.

1410
Science & Discovery · October 9

The first known mention of the Prague astronomical clock.

The first known mention of the Prague astronomical clock.

1047
768
Historical Events · October 9

Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks.

Carloman I and Charlemagne are crowned kings of the Franks.

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