On this day — October 7

which results in the deaths of around 1,200, mostly civilians, and the taking of 251 hostages, including civilians and soldiers. The attack initiated the Gaza war and the larger Middle Eastern crisis.

Ireland.

along with two organisations, Memorial & Center for Civil Liberties, are awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

the death toll rises to over 800.

the first time an asteroid impact is detected prior to its entry into Earth's atmosphere.

Victoria, Australia, injuring 112.

Egypt, killing 34.

starting the longest war in American history.

Hezbollah militants capture three Israeli Defense Force soldiers in a cross-border raid.

Louis, Missouri, 103 days after it began, as the Mississippi River falls below flood stage.

Bombing of the Banski Dvori in Zagreb, Croatia.

the situation becomes a multinational effort to free the whales.

it is not internationally recognized.