This Day in History for October 1

OCT 1 Thursday 2026
Featured event 2022

2022–23 Liga 1 (Indonesia)

After losing a league home match to local rivals Persebaya Surabaya, some 3,000 Arema supporters invaded the stadium's pitch and met with police resistance, causing a stampede that killed 135.

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“Study the past if you would define the future.”

— Confucius
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  1. 2024
    Lebanon war

    Israel invaded Southern Lebanon, marking the fifth Israeli invasion of Lebanon since 1978.

  2. 2022
    Kanjuruhan Stadium disaster

    One hundred and thirty-five are killed in a human crush following a football match at Kanjuruhan Stadium in East Java, Indonesia.

  3. 2021
    The 2020 World Expo in Dubai begins. Its opening was originally scheduled for 20…

    The 2020 World Expo in Dubai begins. Its opening was originally scheduled for 20 October 2020 but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  4. 2019
    Kuopio school stabbing: One dies and ten are injured when Joel Marin

    Kuopio school stabbing: One dies and ten are injured when Joel Marin, armed with a sabre, attacks a school class at Savo Vocational College in Kuopio, Finland.

  5. 2018
    The International Court of Justice rules that Chile is not obliged to negotiate…

    The International Court of Justice rules that Chile is not obliged to negotiate access to the Pacific Ocean with Bolivia.

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“Study the past if you would define the future.”

— Confucius

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on October 1?

One highlighted entry is from 2022: After losing a league home match to local rivals Persebaya Surabaya, some 3,000 Arema supporters invaded the stadium's pitch and met with police resistance, causing a stampede that killed 135.

Who was born on October 1?

People listed for October 1 include Priah Ferguson (2006), Livvy Dunne (2002), and Luna Blaise (2001).

What observances fall on October 1?

Observances listed for October 1 include Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Cyprus from United Kingdom in 1960., Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Nigeria from United Kingdom in 1960., and Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Palau from UN trust territory status in 1994..

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