WEDNESDAY, Oct. 04, 2023

1582 — Last day of the Julian calendar in Italy, many Catholic countries

1824 — Mexico becomes a republic

1830 — Provisional government declares secession of Belgium from Netherlands

1864 — New Orleans Tribune, first black daily newspaper, forms

1883 — Orient Express' first run, linking Turkey to Europe by rail

1910 — Portugal becomes a republic, King Manuel II flees to England

1924 — NY Giants become 1st team to appear in 4 consecutive World Series (World Series #21)

1926 — Dahlia is officially designated as SF city flower

1949 — American Contract Bridge League votes 58≪% to keep blacks out

1955 — Rev Sun Young Moon leaves prison in Seoul

1966 — Lesotho (Basutoland) gains independence from Britain (National Day)

1969 — U.N. starts issuing postage stamps at Geneva headquarters

1990 — Regional elections held, in what was East Germany