On This Day in History October 1, 2018

Historical Events 1688  Prince Willem III of Orange accepts invitation of take up the British crown 1814  Opening of the Congress of Vienna, which redrew Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoléon Bonaparte 1867  Karl Marx' "Das Kapital" published 1908  Henry Ford introduces the Model T car (costs $825) 1988  Mikhail Gorbachev becomes Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, effectively head of state of the Soviet Union More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Bonnie Parker (1910 - 1934) Jimmy Carter 94th Birthday Julie Andrews 83rd Birthday Richard Harris (1930 - 2002) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths E. B. White (1899 - 1985) Louis Leakey (1903 - 1972) More Famous Deaths October 1st: Ford Puts Millions in the Driving Seat Henry Ford's Model T rolled off the assembly line on this day in automotive history, bringing affordable motoring to millions.