"Today is Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2025. There are 91 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 1, 1910, the offices of the Los Angeles Times were destroyed by a dynamite explosion and fire, killing 21 employees; union activist J.B. McNamara eventually pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison for the bombing. Also on this date: In 1890, Yosemite National Park was established by the U.S. Congress."
"In 1903, the first modern baseball World Series began, with the National League's Pittsburgh Pirates defeating the American League's Boston Americans in Game 1; Boston would ultimately win the series 5-3. In 1908, Henry Ford introduced his mass-produced Model T automobile to the market. Between 1908 and 1927, Ford would build more than 15 million Model T cars. In 1949, Mao Zedong, leader of the communist People's Liberation Army, proclaimed the People's Republic of China during a ceremony in Beijing."
Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, is the 274th day of the year with 91 days remaining. Historical events on Oct. 1 include the 1910 Los Angeles Times bombing that destroyed offices and killed 21 employees, leading to J.B. McNamara's life sentence. Yosemite National Park was established in 1890. The first modern baseball World Series began in 1903, and Henry Ford introduced the mass-produced Model T in 1908, leading to over 15 million built by 1927. In 1949 Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic of China. The date also marks the appearance of "In God We Trust" on U.S. paper currency in 1957 and other notable anniversaries, including Julie Andrews' 90th birthday.
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