The Metropolitan Police Begins Patrolling London
On September 29, 1829, the Metropolitan Police began patrolling London, the first professional police force of its kind.
The Meiji Era Begins
On October 23, 1868, the reign name Meiji was adopted in Japan, beginning the era of rapid reform after the fall of the shogunate.
New Zealand Grants Women the Vote
On September 19, 1893, New Zealand became the first self-governing country to give all women the right to vote.
Federal Troops Escort Nine Black Students into Little Rock Central High
On September 25, 1957, federal troops escorted nine Black students into Little Rock Central High School against mobs and the state government.
Rachel Carson's Silent Spring Is Published
On September 27, 1962, Rachel Carson published Silent Spring, which led to the ban on DDT and the modern environmental movement.
Sweden Switches to Driving on the Right
On September 3, 1967, Sweden switched to right-hand traffic in one morning, moving 360,000 road signs in what is still called Dagen H.
China Decides to Restore the University Entrance Examination
On October 21, 1977, China announced the restoration of the national university entrance examination, which had been suspended since 1966.
Project Hope Is Set Up
On October 30, 1989, Project Hope was announced in China, a public fund to pay the school costs of poor children in the countryside.