| October 2, 1729 |
Ben Franklin acquires the Pennsylvania Gazette |
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Benjamin Franklin |
| October 2, 1781 |
William Wyatt Bibb born, Amelia County, Virginia
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William Wyatt Bibb |
| October 2, 1898 |
Campbell Island is washed away by a hurricane as it crosses the Georgia coast with an estimated maximum wind of 95 mph. It will cut across the state to the northwest, exiting near Rome. It is designated Hurricane #7
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| October 2, 1898 |
Hurricane strikes coastal Georgia near Cumberland Island, killing 179 (Georgia and North Florida), and setting storm surge records that still stand.
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| October 2, 1911 |
Georgian Terrace, Atlanta opens
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Atlanta, Georgia (1900-2000) |
| October 2, 1919 |
President Wilson is incapacitated by a serious stroke. |
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Woodrow Wilson |
| October 2, 1960 |
Duluth added to Metro Atlanta telephone calling area
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| October 2, 1960 |
Marietta added to the Metro Atlanta telephone calling area
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| October 2, 1960 |
Long distance direct dial (Direct Distance Dialing or DDD) service goes into effect in Atlanta.
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| October 2, 1968 |
National Trail System Act becomes law. This protects the 79 miles of The Appalachian Trail in Georgia, making it the first federal lineal park, along with the other 2000+ miles in other states. The land falls under management by the National Park Service
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| October 2, 1974 |
Hank Aaron hits #733, his final home run in a Braves uniform
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Boston Braves, Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves |
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Hank Aaron
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| October 2, 1977 |
Police arrest Jerome Livas in connection with an assualt and murder of a woman. He is connected to the two Wynnton murders.
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Wynnton Stocking Strangler |
| October 2, 1980 |
First Mom Lillian Carter falls and breaks her hip |
| October 2, 1984 |
Groundbreaking for the Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia. Original plans have been modified to answer some of the local concerns.
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Jimmy Carter |
| October 2, 1999 |
Atlanta Thrashers play their first game, losing to the New Jersey Devils 4-1
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Atlanta Thrashers |
