A Christian Alliance Breaks the Ottoman Siege of Vienna
On September 12, 1683, a Polish-led relief army broke the Ottoman siege of Vienna, ending Turkish expansion in Europe.
Mozart's The Magic Flute Receives Its First Performance
On September 30, 1791, Mozart conducted the first performance of The Magic Flute at the Theater auf der Wieden in Vienna.
The Third Partition of Poland
On October 24, 1795, Russia, Prussia and Austria signed the third partition of Poland and divided the remaining Polish lands between them.
Pravda Is Founded in Vienna
On October 3, 1908, the first issue of Pravda was published in Vienna by Russian exiles including Trotsky.
Austria Declares Permanent Neutrality
On October 26, 1955, Austria adopted a constitutional law of permanent neutrality, after the state treaty that ended the allied occupation.
Hikers Find Otzi the Iceman in the Alps
On September 19, 1991, hikers found Otzi the Iceman in the Otztal Alps, a natural mummy about 5,300 years old.