Events in History
Event of Interest
Oct 8 The government of General José de San Martín establishes the Peruvian Navy.

José de San Martín
Birthdays in History
George Williams
Oct 11 George Williams, English philanthropist and founder of YMCA, born in Dulverton, West Somerset, England (d. 1905)

George Williams
Rudolf Virchow
Oct 13 Rudolf Virchow, German politician, anthropologist and pathologist (cell pathology), born in Schivelbein, Prussia (d. 1902)

Rudolf Virchow
Collis P. Huntington
Oct 22 Collis P. Huntington, American business tycoon and railroad executive (Central Pacific Railroad, Southern Pacific Railroad), born in Harwinton, Connecticut (d. 1900)

Collis P. Huntington