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 7, Matthew Shepard beaten and left tied to a Wyoming fencepost

On this day in history: October 7, Matthew Shepard attacked and abandoned tied to a Wyoming fencepost Today is October 7th, 2025, the 280th day of the year with 85 days remaining. On this day in 1998, Matthew Shepard, a gay college student, was beaten and left tied to a fencepost in Wyoming, eventually dying … Read more

Today in History: October 6, Anwar Sadat assassinated

On This Day: October 6, Anwar Sadat’s Assassination Today is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, the 279th day of the year with 86 days left. On this day in history, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat was assassinated in 1981. In 1927, “The Jazz Singer” marked the beginning of talking pictures. In 1973, the Yom Kippur War began … Read more