October 1 in history: • 1891 – Stanford University, founded by railroad magnate and politician Leland Stanford and his wife Jane in Palo Alto, California, admitted its first students. → go there • 1906 – A deputation of Muslim leaders led by the Aga Khan III met Indian viceroy Lord Minto to secure greater political representation, eventually leading to the founding of the All-India Muslim League. → go there • 1946 – Mensa, the largest and oldest high-IQ society in the world, was formed in the United Kingdom. → go there • 1978 – Tuvalu adopted its national flag (pictured) on the day that the country gained its independence. → go there • 2022 – After losing a league home match to their local rivals, Persebaya Surabaya, around 3,000 Arema supporters invaded the pitch at Kanjuruhan Stadium, prompting police to fire tear gas and causing a stampede that killed 135. → go there Born 208: Severus Alexander Wiki link Died 1416: Yaqub Spata Wiki link Born 1976: Nasir al-Wuhayshi Wiki link Died 2025: Jane Goodall Wiki link Pictured: Flag of Tuvalu.