October 1 - What happened today?

Home What happened today in history? Blamepro's Almanac for October 1
In the headlines today:

2004	Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki sets a new major league baseball hitting record of 259 hits in a single season. Suzuki tied, then broke, the 84-year-old former record of 257 hits during the game against the Texas Rangers at Safeco Field in Seattle.
2004	The full-length animated feature Shark Tale opens in theaters.
2003	The National Do-Not-Call list goes into effect, despite a US Circuit Court ruling that the FTC had no authority to manage the program.
2002	Billionaire TV Guide publisher Walter Annenberg dies at age 94 in Philadelphia.
1971	The Walt Disney World resort opens in Orlando, Florida.
1962		Johnny Carson takes over as host of The Tonight Show on NBC-TV. (photo credit: R2 Entertainment)
1961	New York Yankees slugger Roger Maris hits his 61st home run of the season, setting a major league baseball record.
1952	This is Your Life, hosted by Ralph Edwards, debuts on NBC-TV.
1949		Mao Tse-Tung proclaims his country the People's Republic of China. (photo credit: NARA)
1908	Automaker Henry Ford debuts his Model T automobile to the buying public.
1903	Boston hosts the first World Series baseball game.
1890	Yosemite National Park is established.
1880	Composer John Philip Sousa is named director of the US Marine Corps Band.
1800	A secret treaty with Spain gives Louisiana to France.