On This Dayll - 10/5

🇹🇼 Taiwan History 1895 | Continued Taiwanese Resistance Against Japanese Rule ⚔️ After Taiwan entered Japanese rule in 1895, armed resistance continued in various parts of the island. Early October marked a phase where Japanese forces were gradually gaining control while local militias persisted in their opposition. 1945 | Eve of Taiwan's Retrocession 🇹🇼 October 1945 was a period of preparation for the transfer of power following the end of World War II. The handover process between the Taiwan Governor-General's Office and the Republic of China government was gradually unfolding, bringing the surrender ceremony on October 25th very close. 🎂 Famous Birthdays Today Denis Diderot (1713) 📚 A French philosopher and writer, he was one of the principal editors of the Encyclopédie and had a significant influence on the European Enlightenment. Václav Havel (1936) 🇨🇿 A Czech writer, playwright, and politician, he later became the last president of Czechoslovakia and the first president of the Czech Republic. Neil deGrasse Tyson (1958) 🌌 An American astrophysicist and science communicator, widely known for his accessible explanations of the universe and astronomy. Kate Winslet (1975) 🎬 An English actress, she became globally famous for her role as Rose in 'Titanic' and later won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in 'The Reader' (and other films like 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind'). Mario Lemieux (1965) 🏒 A legendary Canadian ice hockey player, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in NHL history.