What Happened on October 1, 1910

Historical Events

  • Berkshire Cattle Fair held in Pittsfield Mass (1st state fair)
  • Explosion at LA Times kills 21
  • Regina Rugby Club (to become CFL Saskatchewan Roughriders) plays first game, losing to Moose Jaw Tigers, 16-6

Famous Birthdays

Bonnie Parker (1910-1934)

American outlaw of Bonnie and Clyde fame, born in Rowena, Texas

  • Fritz Köberle, Austrian-born physician (d. 1983)
  • José Enrique Moyal, Australian mathematical physicist (d. 1998)

About October 1, 1910

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra