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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 10.02.2025

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Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.

 

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

♦ 2015: Oct 2-6th Heavy rainfall and flooding: In South Carolina and eastern North Carolina, historic rains led to catastrophic flooding

♦ 2004: SpaceShipOne on Oct. 4 achieves the first private manned spaceflight

♦ 1998: On Oct. 7, the U.S. government files an antitrust suit against Visa and Mastercard.

♦ 1990: On Oct. 3, East Germany and West Germany reunify back into Germany.

♦ 1967: On Oct. 2, Thurgood Marshall becomes the first Black Supreme Court Justice.

♦ 1964: October 3, The Larose, Louisiana, tornado (spawned by Hurricane Hilda) was one of the strongest hurricane-generated tornadoes ever recorded (rated F4), killed 22 people and caused major damage.

♦ 1957: On Oct. 4, the Soviet Union launches Sputnik I, the first manmade satellite.

1950: On Oct. 2 the cartoon strip “Peanuts” was first published.

♦ 1915: Dinosaur National Monument in Utah and Colorado is established Oct. 4.

 

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Lamont Hyde
Loan Factory - Whittier, CA
Mortgage Broker

Thank you for sharing these fun history facts.

I love history as well. My 13 year old daughter is currently studying the revolutionary war and she is supper annoyed that I am enjoying going through her textbook so much.😂

Have a great day

😀

Oct 02, 2025 05:12 AM
Dee Toohey

Good job, Dad. Keep up the good work.

Oct 02, 2025 05:49 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I love this Lamont! You are a good dad staying on top of things!

Oct 02, 2025 08:28 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning again, Dorie. I remember most of these events, but I had no idea that Peanuts was first published in 1950. For some reason I think of Peanuts as a 1960's phenomenon.

Oct 02, 2025 05:23 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I must admit Nina Hollander, Broker I thought Peanuts was a 1960's phenomenon! 

Oct 02, 2025 08:27 PM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. My events memory drawer only contained two events on your list this morning, that being 1990 and 1967. So my glass was not half full but most empty. Enjoy your day.

Oct 02, 2025 06:19 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

At least you recognized 2 of the historical events Wayne Martin !

Oct 02, 2025 08:26 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Dorie. Thank you very much for your interesting list of fun facts.

Have a great day!

Oct 02, 2025 06:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Thank you for stopping by Roy Kelley 

Oct 02, 2025 08:25 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Retired Real Estate Broker

I read of the Sputnik launch and think back to the days in grade school when we were wary of a nuclear attack and would have drills to hide under our desks when the alarm went off. 

That would have done a lot of good

Oct 02, 2025 06:49 AM
Kathy Streib

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 I remember having to duck under our desks with our hands covering our necks as well. Yep that would have saved us! LOL

Oct 02, 2025 10:43 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

We had the same thing Ed Silva, 203-206-0754 and sure it would not have helped!

Oct 02, 2025 08:25 PM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

German reunification. Was it really 35 years ago??? Thanks to Ronald Reagan. 

Oct 02, 2025 07:06 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

We can thank Ronald Reagan Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty !

Oct 02, 2025 08:24 PM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

Not sure I would have wanted to be on the first manned flight in space or the first private space flight...

Oct 02, 2025 08:12 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

I'm with you Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543 

Oct 02, 2025 08:23 PM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and I have my history lesson from you on this Thursday.  I always look for it.

 

Oct 02, 2025 09:33 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Glad you enjoy the series Will Hamm 

Oct 02, 2025 08:23 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Dorie Dillard Austin TX I have to agree with Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty hard to believe it's been 35 years since the unification. 

Oct 02, 2025 10:44 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

It is hard to believe Kathy its been 35 years! 

Oct 02, 2025 08:22 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, have been to the Dinosaur National Park, and is very cool.  Cannot believe Peanuts has been around this long.

Oct 02, 2025 10:56 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Hi Joan Cox ..it is amazing that Peanuts has been around for so long!

Oct 02, 2025 08:22 PM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I cannot even begin to imagine what it would be like to be in a Tornado rated F4.  That had to be a horrifying experience. 

Oct 02, 2025 02:31 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX

That would not be fun George Souto 

Oct 02, 2025 08:21 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Your first fact really hits home with me right now since my hometown of Globe recently experienced catastrophic flooding.

Oct 03, 2025 05:45 AM