October 1

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October 1st is the 274th day of the year. There are 91 days remaining until the end of the year

Today is Yom Kippur (holiest day of the year in Judaism centered on atonement and repentance), World Vegetarian Day, National Homemade Cookies Day, National Pumpkin Spice Day, National Black Dog Day, National Hair Day, CD Player Day, International Raccoon Appreciation Day, National Marinara Sauce Day and World Sake Day

In 1785, the first city directory in the U.S. was published (Philadelphia).
In 1800, Spain ceded Louisiana to France in a secret treaty.
In 1810, the Berkshire Cattle Show in Pittsfield, Mass., the forerunner of America's most popular institutions, the county fair, opened.
In 1869, Vienna, Austria, issued the world's first postcards.
In 1885, special delivery mail service began in the U.S.
In 1888, National Geographic magazine was first published.
In 1896, the U.S. Post Office established Rural Free Delivery, with the first routes in West Virginia.
In 1903, Pittsburgh and Boston clashed in the first World Series game.
In 1908, Henry Ford introduced the Model T to the automobile market. ($825)
In 1917, the first mass-produced tractors were made.
In 1948, "Johnny Belinda," starring Jane Wyman, Lew Ayres, Charles Bickford, and Agnes Moorehead, opened at the Strand.
In 1952, "Cavalcade of America", TV Anthology, debuted on NBC.
In 1952, "This Is Your Life", a TV Series, radio from '48, debuted on NBC starring Ralph Edwards.
In 1953, John Huston's "Mogambo," starring Clark Gable, Grace Kelly, and Ava Gardner, premiered at Radio City Music Hall.
In 1954, "The Lineup", TV Crime Drama, debuted on CBS.
In 1954, "The Vise", TV Anthology; debuted on ABC.
In 1957, "The Eddie Fisher Show", TV Variety; debuted on NBC.
In 1959, "Johnny Ringo", TV Western Drama; debuted on CBS.
In 1959, "The Law Of The Plainsman", TV Western Drama; debuted on NBC.
In 1960, "Magic Land Of Allakazam", TV Children's starring magician Mark Wilson, debuted on CBS.
In 1960, "The Shari Lewis Show", TV Children's, debuted on NBC.
In 1960, "Today On The Farm", TV News, debuted on NBC.
In 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run.
In 1962, "The Merv Griffin Show", TV Talk Show, debuted on NBC.
In 1962, Lucille Ball returned to TV in the comedy sitcom "The Lucy Show".
In 1962, "Discovery", TV Children's, debuted on ABC.
In 1962, "Stoney Burke", a TV Western Drama, debuted on ABC.
In 1962, Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show for the first time, with guests Joan Crawford, Tony Bennett, Rudy Vallee, Mel Brooks and Groucho Marx.
In 1963, "Lilies Of The Field" premiered on this date: Sidney Poitier's Oscar-winning performance as the ex-GI who helps a group of nuns build a chapel near Tucson
In 1971, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Fla.
In 1972, "Kung Fu, " a TV Western drama, debuted on ABC.
In 1977, President Carter signed the Energy Organization Act, which started the Department of Energy.
In 1982, Sony launched the first compact disc player.
In 1982, "Remington Steele, " a TV crime drama, debuted on NBC.
In 1984, American Movie Classics (AMC) cable TV Network showing classic movies debuted.
In 1992, The Cartoon Network cable network by Turner Enterprises debuted.
In 1993, ESPN2 was launched to 10 million homes.