October 31 in History
What happened on October 31 in history?
A chronological timetable of historical events that occurred on october 31 in history. Historical facts of the day in the areas of military, politics, science, music, sports, arts, entertainment and more. Discover what happened on october 31 in history.
?>2002
Former Enron Corp. CEO Andrew Fastow is convicted on 78 counts of conspiracy, money laundering, obstruction of justice and wire fraud; the Enron collapse cost investors millions and led to new oversight legislation.
2000
Soyuz TM-31 launches, carrying the first resident crew to the International Space Station.
1999
EgyptAir Flight 990 crashes into Atlantic Ocean killing all 217 people on board.
1998
Iraq announces it will no longer cooperate with United Nations weapons inspectors.
1984
Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi is assassinated in New Delhi by two Sikh members of her bodyguard.
1971
Saigon begins the release of 1,938 Hanoi POW’s.
1968
The bombing of North Vietnam is halted by the United States.
1952
The United States explodes the first hydrogen bomb at Enewetok Atoll in the Pacific.
1941
After 14 years of work, the Mount Rushmore National Memorial is completed.
1864
Nevada becomes the 36th state.
1838
A mob of about 200 attacks a Mormon camp in Missouri, killing 20 men, women and children.
1803
Congress ratifies the purchase of the entire Louisiana area in North America, adding territory to the U.S. which will eventually become 13 more states.
1517
Martin Luther nails his 95 Theses to the door of the church at Wittenberg in Germany. Luther’s theories and writings inaugurate Protestantism, shattering the external structure of the medieval church and at the same time reviving the religious consciousness of Europe.