World Events Today
- The Italian politician Benito Mussolini became Prime Minister of Italy today in 1922
- The Battle of Britain of World War II, in which the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom against large-scale attacks by the Nazi German air force, the Luftwaffe, officially ended today in 1940 after almost 4 months of fighting
- Today in 2011 is known as the “Day of Seven Billion”, the official date the world’s population reached seven billion
Entertainment Events Today
- The psychological horror movie What Ever Happened to Baby Jane, starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, was released today in 1962, it was nominated for 5 Academy Awards
- The American tennis player Venus Williams turned professional today in 1994, she was just 14 years old at the time
- The Finnish racing driver Mika Häkkinen won the Japanese Grand Prix today in 1999, it made him Drivers’ Champion for that year
Family Events Today
- Erik Weisz, better known as the famous escape artist Harry Houdini, died today in 1926 aged 52
- The Canadian actor John Candy, who starred in many movies, including Cool Runnings and Uncle Buck, was born today in 1950 in Ontario
- The American actor River Phoenix, who starred in many movies, including Stand by Me and Running on Empty, died of a drug overdose today in 1993 aged 23
Main Event Today
- Today is known as Halloween, as well as All Hallows’ Eve or All Saints’ Eve, a celebration observed in several countries dedicated to remembering the dead
National Day Today
- Today, it’s National Caramel Apple Day