How Many Days Until October 4?

This day in history: October 4

1. 1876

   Texas A&M University opened as the first public institution of higher education in the U.S. state.

2. 1917

   First World War: The Allies devastated the German defence at the Battle of Broodseinde, prompting a crisis among German commanders and causing a severe loss of morale in the 4th Army.

3. 1918

   First World War: The Japanese merhant ship Hirano Maru was sunk by a German submarine in the Celtic Sea with the loss of 291 lives.

4. 1925

   Great Syrian Revolt: Rebels led by Fawzi al-Qawuqji captured the city of Hama from the French Mandate of Syria.

5. 1927

   Gutzon Borglum and approximately 400 workers began sculpting Mount Rushmore.

6. 1941

   Willie Gillis, one of Norman Rockwell's trademark characters, debuted on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post.

7. 1943

   World War II: Allied forces executed Operation Leader, an air raid against German shipping near Bodø, Norway.

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