Today in History By zhottinger 456 1st Crusade: Sultan Kilidj of Nicea defeats 1st Crusade Oct 9, 1000 Lief Ericsons ships reach Vinland Sep 30, 1452 1st Book Published: Johann Guttenbergs Bible Oct 18, 1469 Ferdinand and Isabelle Marry Oct 2, 1492 King Henry VII of England Invades France Oct 4, 1539 King Henry VII and Anna of Keef Marry Oct 22, 1875 Great Chicago Fire Oct 11, 1899 Boer War Begins in South Africa Oct 7, 1913 Henry Ford Institutes Moving Assembly Line Oct 17, 1938 Al Capone Gets Caught and Sent To Alcatraz