On This Day in History October 5, 2018

Historical Events 1582  Gregorian calendar introduced in Italy and other Catholic countries 1789  French Revolution: Women of Paris march to Versailles in the March on Versailles to confront Louis XVI about his refusal to promulgate the decrees on the abolition of feudalism, demand bread, and have the King and his court moved to Paris 1813  Battle of Thames in Canada; Americans defeat British 1864  Most of Calcutta destroyed by cyclone, approx 60,000 die 1978  Over 30 major nations ratify the Environmental Modification Convention which prohibits weather warfare that has widespread, long-lasting or severe effects More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Bob Geldof 67th Birthday Chester A. Arthur (1829 - 1886) Ray Kroc (1902 - 1984) Robert H. Goddard (1882 - 1945) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Rodney Dangerfield (1921 - 2004) Steve Jobs (1955 - 2011) More Famous Deaths October 6th: Jazz Singer Sounds Death Knell for Silent Movies The Jazz Singer was premiered on this day and audiences were thrilled to hear Al Jolson talking. The pioneer film spelled the end for the silent-movie industry.