1713CE
Birth
Denis Diderot Born
French philosopher and chief editor of the 'Encyclopédie,' one of the most influential works of the Enlightenment that revolutionized knowledge dissemination.
Daily Chronicle
October 5
3 Historical Records
1813CE
War
Tecumseh killed in battle
Shawnee leader Tecumseh is killed at the Battle of the Thames, effectively ending his vision of a Native American confederacy.
1962CE
Culture
James Bond film premieres
The first James Bond film, 'Dr. No,' premieres in London, launching one of the most successful film franchises in history.