What major historical events are listed for Oct. 1 in The Korea Times Today in History feature?

The entry lists events from ancient and modern history, including Alexander the Great’s victory at Gaugamela, the opening of the Congress of Vienna, Marx’s publication of Das Kapital, Henry Ford’s Model T introduction, and the capture of Damascus during World War I.

Which Oct. 1 history item mentions Henry Ford and the Model T?

The 1908 entry says Henry Ford introduced the Model T car and gives its price as $825. It is one of the date’s most specific technology and industry milestones in the roundup.

What World War I event is included in the Oct. 1 history list?

The 1918 entry says a combined Arab and British force led by Lawrence of Arabia captured Damascus from the Ottoman Empire. It is presented as one of the major wartime events associated with Oct. 1.

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Summary

The Korea Times marks Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026 with a Today in History roundup of major world events spanning from 331 B.C. to 1988. The list includes Alexander the Great’s defeat of Darius III at Gaugamela, the opening of the Congress of Vienna, Karl Marx’s publication of Das Kapital, Henry Ford’s introduction of the Model T, the capture of Damascus in World War I, and Mikhail Gorbachev becoming head of state of the Soviet Union.

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331 B.C. - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela.
1814 - The Congress of Vienna opens and redraws Europe’s political map after Napoleon Bonaparte’s defeat.
1908 - Henry Ford introduces the Model T car, priced at $825.

Published Oct 1, 2026 11:10 am KST

331 B.C. - Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of Gaugamela

1688 - Prince William of Orange accepts invitation to take up the British crown

1814 - Opening of the Congress of Vienna, redraws Europe's political map after the defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte

1867 - Karl Marx publishes "Das Kapital" in Berlin, describing the capitalist system, its instability and its tendency toward self-destruction

1908 - Henry Ford introduces the Model T car, priced at $825

1918 - World War I: A combined Arab and British force, led by Lawrence of Arabia, captures Damascus from the Ottoman Empire

1988 - Mikhail Gorbachev becomes chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet, effectively head of state of the Soviet Union

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