October 1 in History

• 1962

  October 1, 1962:

  American singer and filmmaker Barbra Streisand signs her first record deal with Columbia Records.

• 1968

  October 1, 1968:

  The American indie horror film entitled "Night of the Living Dead" premieres.

• 1971

  October 1, 1971:

  John Lennon's album titled “Imagine” becomes number 1 and given the gold certification.

• October 1, 1971:

  Walt Disney World, an entertainment resort, is formally established in Bay Lake, Florida.

• October 1, 1971:

  English singer and songwriter Cat Stevens releases his 5th studio album titled “Teaser And The Firecat”.

• 1974

  October 1, 1974:

  The American film named “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”, directed by Tobe Hooper, is released.

• 1987

  October 1, 1987:

  The American rock band Soundgarden issues their debut EP called “Screaming Life”.

• 1992

  October 1, 1992:

  The American cable television channel dubbed Cartoon Network, owned by Warner Bros. Entertainment, begins operations.

• 1996

  October 1, 1996:

  The American rock band Nirvana drops a live album named “From the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah”.

• 2002

  October 1, 2002:

  The American rock group, Good Charlotte releases their 2nd studio album titled “The Young and the Hopeless”.