1849CE
Death
Edgar Allan Poe dies
Renowned American author Edgar Allan Poe dies in Baltimore, Maryland, under mysterious circumstances at the age of 40.
Daily Chronicle
October 7
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1931CE
Birth
Desmond Tutu Born
South African Anglican archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, he was a leading anti-apartheid activist and advocate for human rights and reconciliation.
2001CE
War
US invades Afghanistan
The United States and its allies launch Operation Enduring Freedom, beginning military operations in Afghanistan following the 9/11 attacks.