Television Premiere
1986 "The Late Show with Joan Rivers" premieres on Fox, first woman to host a US late-night TV talk show
Joan Rivers
Film Release
1992 Action thriller film "Under Siege" directed by Andrew Davis starring Steven Seagal in his most famous role is released
Steven Seagal
- 1996 Howard Stern's book "Miss America" released in paperback
Album Release
2015 Selena Gomez releases her studio album "Revival", goes to No. 1 on Billboard 200
Selena Gomez
Event of Interest
2017 Producer Harvey Weinstein is fired from The Weinstein Company after allegations of sexual abuse
Harvey Weinstein
October in History
Jazz Singer Sounds Death Knell for Silent Movies
The Jazz Singer was premiered on this day and audiences were thrilled to hear Al Jolson talking. The pioneer film spelled the end for the silent-movie industry.
October 6, 1927Lepanto – The Battle That Saved Europe
The Christian West was saved from defeat by the Ottoman Turks at the Battle of Lepanto on this day, the most important naval engagement in human history.
October 7, 1571The Great Stand on the Ugra River
On one side of the Ugra River stood the Mongol Golden Horde, on the other, Ivan III, Grand Prince of the rising Muscovy Principality. At stake, everything.
October 8, 1480Lutine – The Ship That Refuses To Give Up Her Treasure
The British Navy ship HMS Lutine was carrying a fortune in silver and gold bullion when it foundered in a storm on this day. The treasure was lost forever.
October 9, 1799
