OCTOBER 24 51: Birthdate of Titus Flavius Domitianus, who gained fame as the Roman Emperor Domitian. Domitian was the son of Vespasian and the brother of Titus, all three of whom played a key role in the destruction of Jerusalem which was one of... »
OCTOBER 22 362: A mysterious fire destroys the temple of Apollo at Daphne outside Antioch. According to one source, the Christians living in Antioch who were angry with the Emperor Julian for the favor he showed to Jewish and pagan rites, and, outrage... »
OCTOBER 17 832 BCE (7 Cheshvan 2928): This is considered the traditional date of the inauguration of the first Temple in Jerusalem by King Solomon. As far as many Jews are concerned, the dedication is tied to the holiday of Sukkoth and dati... »
OCTOBER 12 539 BCE: The Persian armies of Cyrus the Great captured Babylon. Within the year, Cyrus would make it possible for the Jews to return to their homeland. 1129: The tombstone of Elijah ben Simon dated October 12, 1129 is among the olde... »