Theodore Roosevelt Is Born in New York
On October 27, 1858, Theodore Roosevelt, who became the 26th US president and won the Nobel peace prize, was born in New York City.
Theodore Roosevelt Is Shot While Campaigning
Theodore Roosevelt was shot in the chest in Milwaukee on October 14, 1912, and went on to deliver his speech before seeing a doctor.
French Women Vote for the First Time
French women voted for the first time on October 21, 1945. The right had been granted the previous year after the liberation of France.
Jawaharlal Nehru Takes Charge of India's Interim Government
On September 2, 1946, Nehru was sworn into the Interim Government of India, the first Indian cabinet with real executive power under British rule.
Winston Churchill Returns as Prime Minister
Winston Churchill became prime minister again on 26 October 1951 at the age of 77, after the Conservatives won an election with a majority of 17.
Gibraltar Votes to Remain British
On September 10, 1967, Gibraltar voted overwhelmingly to remain British rather than transfer to Spanish sovereignty.
Salvador Allende Is Elected in Chile
Salvador Allende was confirmed as president of Chile on October 24, 1970, the first Marxist elected democratically. His government fell in a 1973 coup.