3 Oct, 1985 South Africa Soweto
1985 : The continued defiance of the South African government by school children against apartheid policies as tens of thousands of students refuse to return to schools in black townships including Soweto. Many of the students are now involved in rioting as the tension continues to grow. The leader of the banned African National Congress who is still in prison is due for surgery for prostate cancer later this week.
3 Oct, 1942 U.S.A. Scrap Days
1942 : A new war effort has started across the country with the new initiative of "scrap days" encouraging every American to help the war effort by giving scrap consisting of metal and old clothing to the nearest scrap merchant who will then be able to provide much needed raw materials for the war effort. As part of the effort people are encouraged to donate old keys that are no longer used in a "Keyhole For Victory" effort so they can be turned into tanks, guns and ships.
3 Oct, 1920 France Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
1920 : The First Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Horse Race open to thoroughbreds aged three years or older is run at Longchamp Race Course, Paris, France.
3 Oct, 1921 Russia Famine
1921 : One of the worst famines in modern times is gripping Russia due to the failure of crops and refugees are traveling the country trying to find food before the winter sets in fully. Together with low food supplies Black Typhus is taking a large toll including killing 4 out of each 10 doctors trying to help treat the disease.
3 Oct, 1928 U.S.A. Taxicab War
1928 : The ongoing Taxicab war in Chicago is increasing in intensity as Two Yellow Cab Garages were bombed with dynamite this week . Both companies are staying tight-lipped about the feud and have not passed details on to the local police.
3 Oct, 1932 Iraq Independence
1932 : Iraq, became a sovereign State gaining full independence from Great Britain.
3 Oct, 1942 World War II V2 Rocket
1942 : Germany tests it's latest rocket the V2 for the first time which travels 118 miles. In 1944, Germany launched over a thousand of these rockets against Great Britain killing thousands due to little warning or defense against it. The V-2 was the precursor to the Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) developed for the Soviet Union and the United States by many of the same German Scientists who had worked on the V-2 rockets in Germany.
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3 Oct, 1944 Poland Freedom Fighters
1944 : Following German occupation of Poland very early in the war in 1939, Polish freedom fighters had been fighting the Germans in the streets of Warsaw since August hoping the allies would arrive in the country soon but on October 3rd they are forced to surrender when food supplies and arms and ammunition run out. After the fighting ended German troops razed the city to the ground, during the uprising it is estimated over 250,000 people were killed.
3 Oct, 1952 Great Britain Tea Rations
1952 : Tea rationing ends after 12 years in Great Britain a nation of tea drinkers. Sweets, Meat, Eggs, Butter and sugar are still on ration.
3 Oct, 1952 Great Britain Atomic Bomb
1952 : Great Britain tests its first atomic bomb at the Monte Bello Islands, off the northwest coast of Australia.
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3 Oct, 1955 The Mickey Mouse Club
1955 : "The Mickey Mouse Club" begins on ABC (American Broadcasting Company). The Mickey Mouse Club was created by Walt Disney and featured a regular but ever-changing cast of teenage performers in a variety show for kids, with a newsreel, a cartoon, and a serial, as well as music, talent and comedy, and the well remembered "Mouseketeer Roll Call" where the teenage performers would introduce themselves by name to the television audience.
3 Oct, 1961 U.S.A. Strike
1961 : The United Auto Workers (UAW) calls for a company wide strike against Ford Motor Company.
3 Oct, 1964 Germany Escape Tunnel Berlin
October 3rd, 1964 : Berliners dig a 470-foot tunnel between East and West Berlin (Tunnel 57) which allows 57 east Berliners to escape to the West.
3 Oct, 1964 U.S.A. Buffalo Wings
1964 : The first Buffalo Wings (deep fried chicken wings coated with vinegar based cayenne pepper hot sauce and margarine or butter) are made at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, hence the name.
3 Oct, 1968 Mexico Student Riots
October 3rd, 1968 : Army Tanks and soldiers were in the bloodiest battle yet with students in Mexico city just 10 days before the city hosts the Olympic Games on October 12th. It is estimated 25 were killed and 100 injured in just one night as the soldiers went door to door seeking out students in an attempt to bring calm to the city prior to the start of the games.
3 Oct, 1976 Mexico La Paz
1976 : Rescue teams have now arrived at La Paz, Mexico area and are digging through blankets of mud searching for survivors , but most of those found are dead and the total now exceeds 700 but the total is expected to exceed 1000, 70,000 of the 85,000 inhabitants are now homeless as most lived in shanty towns with thatched roofs.
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