On this day — October 6

leaving approximately 51,000 teachers off-work, impacting about 730,000 Albertan students.

ending a contentious confirmation process.

is founded.

51 Pegasi b, is discovered.

and deploys the Ulysses space probe to study the Sun's polar regions.

designated 9-01, makes its maiden flight.

placed on board by an anti-Castro militant group.

ending the Cultural Revolution in China.