October 31

Donner Party

Oct 31, 1846

The Donner Party became trapped in the Sierra Nevada mountains due to heavy snowfall.

Juliette Low

Oct 31, 1860

Juliette LowJuliette Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts is born.

Sherlock Holmes

Oct 31, 1892

Sir Authur Conan DoyleThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Authur Conan Doyle is published.

Harry Houdini

Oct 31, 1926

Harry HoudiniFamous magician Harry Houdini dies.

Mount Rushmore

Oct 31, 1941

Mount RushmoreIn the state of South Dakota work on Mount Rushmore was finished. It took fourteen years to complete.

Indira Gandhi

Oct 31, 1984

Indira GandhiOn this date the Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandi was assinated by her two Sikh security guards.

All Hallows Eve

Mar 2, 2022

First All Hallows Eve is observed to honor saints.