Historical Events for 3rd October 2026

1247 – William II of Holland elected Roman Catholic anti-king of Germany
1605 – Sangley Rebellion: Overseas Chinese, known as the Sangley, rise up against Spanish authorities in Manila, Philippines. Spanish, local Japanese, and indigenous Tagalog forces massacre an estimated 20,000 ethnic Chinese.
1922 – Governor of Georgia names Progressive writer Rebecca Felton (87) to fill an unexpired term in the US Senate; she becomes the first woman in Congress, the oldest person, and the shortest-termed, as she serves only 24 hours in November
1953 – NY Yankees legendary center fielder Mickey Mantle hits a grand slam off Russ Meyer; Bronx Bombers hold on to win 11-7 against Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5 of Baseball World Series; NY wins series, 4-2
1968 – US performs a nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
2008 – The $700 billion bailout bill for the US financial system is signed by President George W. Bush
2021 – Record rainfall in Europe as 36 inches (925 mm) of rain begin falling in the northern Italian town of Rossiglione
2024 – UK announces it is handing over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean to Mauritius

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