On This Day in History
Discover key historical events within the Genesis range (1950–2049) that occurred on this calendar day, and claim their commemorative registry plaques.
October 9
5 historical milestones registered between 1950 and 2049
A footman shot and killed two colleagues and wounded the lady of the house at Knowsley Hall, England.
Wikipedia: Knowsley Hall shootings
Nick Holonyak, an engineer for General Electric, gave the first public demonstration of a light-emitting diode.
Wikipedia: Nick Holonyak
The Phantom of the Opera, a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and currently the longest-running Broadway show in history, opened in London's West End.
Wikipedia: The Phantom of the Opera (1986 musical)
Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai (pictured) was severely injured by a Taliban gunman in a failed assassination attempt.
Wikipedia: Malala Yousafzai
Syrian civil war: Turkish forces began an offensive into north-eastern Syria following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from the region.
Wikipedia: Syrian civil war