Today in History: October 8, Pakistan-India border earthquake kills tens of thousands

On this day in history: October 8, Devastating earthquake at Pakistan-India border claims lives of tens of thousands On October 8th, 2025, it’s the 281st day of the year with 84 days remaining. Significant events on this day include a devastating earthquake in 2005 on the Pakistan-India border causing 86,000 deaths, the start of the … Read more

Today in History: October 1, Bombing on newspaper offices kills 21

On this Day in History: October 1, Bombing at Newspaper Offices results in 21 fatalities Today is October 1, 2025, the 274th day of the year with 91 days remaining. In history, the Los Angeles Times’ offices were destroyed in 1910 by a dynamite explosion, resulting in 21 deaths. Yosemite National Park was established in … Read more

Today in History: September 17, aircraft crash kills a person for the first time

Historical Event: September 17th marks first-ever aircraft fatality Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. It marks the 260th day of the year with 105 days remaining. Significant events in history on this date include the first powered aircraft crash in 1908, the completion of the U.S. Constitution in 1787, and the Battle of Antietam in … Read more