October 1895

Friday 04:

The first U.S. Open Mens' Golf Championship run by the United States Golf Association was played on a nine-hole course in Newport, Rhode Island.

Saturday 05:

The first individual time trial for racing cyclists is held on a 50-mile course north of London.

Tuesday 08:

Queen Min of Joseon, the last empress of Korea, was assassinated.

Monday 21:

The Republic of Taiwan collapses as Japanese forces invade.