Joseph Rotblat, a prominent physicist and peace activist, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his lifelong commitment to nuclear disarmament and efforts to reduce the threat of nuclear weapons.

Rotblat was a key figure in the Pugwash Conferences, which brought together scientists from around the world to discuss the dangers of nuclear proliferation.

Johnny Gammage, an African American motorist, died during a controversial encounter with law enforcement in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

This highlighted ongoing racial tensions and potential police misconduct in the mid-1990s. 

On October 12, 1995, Gammage was driving a dark blue 1988 Jaguar XJ6 towards his apartment in Moon Township, Pennsylvania. The car he was driving belonged to Seals, who was not present.

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Read more: Thursday 12th October 1995

O.J. Simpson cancelled a scheduled television appearance on Dateline during the high-profile period surrounding his criminal trial.

Robert E Lucas awarded Nobel Prize in economics. Robert Lucas is the economist who has had the greatest influence on macroeconomic research since 1970.

His work has brought about a rapid and revolutionary development:

Israel begins its strategic withdrawal from the West Bank and simultaneously releases hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, signalling a potential step towards diplomatic reconciliation.

A powerful magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck near the coast of Jalisco, Mexico, causing significant destruction. Alec Douglas-Home ) British Prime Minister  died on this day aged 92 

The earthquake resulted in 49 confirmed fatalities, over 100 injuries, and left nearly 1,000 people homeless.

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Read more: Monday 9th October 1995

Dolphin's Dan Marino breaks Tarkenton's NFL career completions record

All eyes were on one man ahead of Miami Dolphins’ NFL encounter with New England Patriots 21 years ago today.

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Read more: Sunday 8th October 1995