Historical events occurring on October 31

October 31 marks several significant historical milestones across various fields including religion, politics, and science. In 1517, Martin Luther initiated the Protestant Reformation by posting his 95 theses in Wittenberg.

In political history, the day saw the assassination of Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 by her bodyguards. Other notable political events include the 1956 Suez Crisis, where British and French forces bombed Egypt, and the 1922 rise of Benito Mussolini as Prime Minister of Italy.

Cultural and scientific milestones include the 1975 release of the song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ by Queen, the death of filmmaker Federico Fellini in 1993, and John Dalton’s discovery of color blindness in 1794. Additionally, the day is noted for the 1918 influenza epidemic in Europe and the 1864 admission of Nevada as the 36th US state.