FRIDAY, Oct. 2, 2026
1187-Sultan of Egypt Saladin captures Jerusalem from the Crusaders 1492-King Henry VII of England invades France 1789-George Washington transmits the proposed constitutional amendments, known as the United States Bill of Rights, to the states for ratification 1928-"Prelature of the Holy Cross and the Work of God," known as Opus Dei, is founded by Catholic priest Josemaría Escrivá in Madrid, Spain…
The Korea Times reports on significant historical events from October 2, 2026, with comparisons to past occurrences. In 1187, Saladin, the Sultan of Egypt, captured Jerusalem from the Crusaders, echoing the capture of Jerusalem by King Henry VII of England in 1492. The United States Bill of Rights, established in 1789, was transmitted to the states for ratification by George Washington in 1789, similar to the founding of Opus Dei, a Catholic organization founded by Josemaría Escrivá in 1928.
The Warsaw Uprising in 1944, resulting in an estimated 250,000 casualties, contrasts with Pope John Paul II's 1979 New York visit, where he denounced concentration camps and torture. Lastly, President Roh Moo-hyun's 2007 crossing into North Korea during the Inter-Korean Summit mirrors historical summits, such as Kim Jong-il's 1979 New York appearance.
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