October 19, 1954 – Cho Oyu scaled for the first time in recorded history

The sixth highest mountain peak in the world, Cho Oyu is part of the Himalayan mountain range and lies on the Nepal-China border. It was scaled by Nepalese Pasang Dawa Lama and Austrians Joseph Jöchler and Herbert Tichy.

October 20, 1973 – Sydney Opera House opens its doors

The iconic building, which was declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, was designed by Danish architect Jørn Oberg Utzon. Construction on the performing arts center began in March 1959 and cost over $100 million.

October 21, 1959 – The Guggenheim opens its doors

The Guggenheim Museum displays works from some of the world’s most celebrated and sought-after contemporary artists. Situated in the Manhattan area of New York, the museum was first opened in 1939 as the Museum of Non-Objective Painting. It was then named the Guggenheim Museum in 1952, after the death of the founder of the foundation that runs it, Solomon R. Guggenheim. The current museum building was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright and was opened to public on this day.

October 22, 1779 – First person to jump with a parachute

French balloonist André-Jacques Garnerin jumped out of a balloon over Parc Monceau in Paris using a silk parachute that he made himself.

October 23, 2001 – Apple announces the first iPod player

The iPod is the world's best-selling portable media player. Already six years after its initial launch, Apple announced that 100 million devices had been sold. The company has been criticised for its aggressive policies forcing users to use only original batteries and preventing them from freely sharing content with others.

October 24, 1945 – United Nations founded

The U.N. charter was ratified by the then five permanent members and 46 member states.

October 25, 1760 – George III starts his reign

George III started his reign as the King of Great Britain and Ireland.