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31 October

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1984

Assassination of Indira Gandhi

On 31 October 1984, Indian PM Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her guards.

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Contemporary era

1926

Death of Houdini

On 31 October 1926, the famous magician Harry Houdini died in Detroit.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1517

Luther's 95 Theses

On 31 October 1517, Martin Luther posted his 95 Theses in Wittenberg, founding act of the Reformation.

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Luther posts his 95 theses, by Ferdinand Pauwels
Author : Ferdinand Pauwels Wikimedia Commons Licence : Domaine public Ferdinand Pauwels, 1872