Daily Almanac: October 02, 2023

Sunrise/Sunset:
RISE: 7:43 a.m.
SET: 7:30 p.m.

High/Low Temperatures:
HIGH: 85 °F
LOW: 60 °F

Today is…:
• Day of Unity
• Child Health Day
• World Habitat Day

What Happened On This Day:
• 2002 Beltway sniper attacks begin. A series of coordinated sniper attacks occurred in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The attacks lasted 3 weeks and resulted in the killing of 10 people.

• 1950 Peanuts published for the first time. Charles M. Schulz’s comic strip, Peanuts, was printed for the first time in 9 newspapers around the U.S.
• 1835 Battle of Gonzales. The first military engagement of the Texas War of Independence, the Battle of Gonzales, occurred on this day between Texas rebels and Mexican troops. This battle marked the beginning of Texas’ War of Independence, which resulted in the establishment of the Republic of Texas.

Births On This Day:

• 1949 Annie Leibovitz

American photographer

• 1890 Groucho Marx

American comedian, actor

Deaths On This Day:

• 1985 Rock Hudson

American actor
• 1803 Samuel Adams

American politician, 4th Governor of Massachusetts