Historic Event
Oct 3 A warrant is issued for the arrest of French mathematician and philosopher Marquis de Condorcet forcing him into hiding
French Revolution
Oct 5 French Revolution: Christianity is disestablished in France.
- Oct 16 Battle of Wattignies: French defeat Allied forces and lift siege of Maubeuge
Historic Invention
Oct 28 Eli Whitney applies for a patent on cotton gin
- Oct 31 Execution of Girondins in Paris during Reign of Terror