4th October 1927: Work begins on the USA’s Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota 4th October 2023
2nd October 1627: The Chongzhen Emperor, the last ruler of the Ming Dynasty, ascends the throne 2nd October 2023
1st October 1957: The phrase ‘In God We Trust’ appears on U.S. paper currency for the first time 1st October 2023