October 2, 1941The German Army begins Operation Typhoon, an all-out drive against Moscow.

October 3, 1990West Germany and East Germany end 45 years of postwar division, declaring the creation of a new unified country. Formal reunification takes place after a treaty is ratified by the Federal Republics Bundestag and the German Democratic Republics Peoples Chamber in September.

October 4, 1957The Space Age and space race begin as the Soviet Union la