1949, “中央人民政府今天成立了。” Rise the first Communist state in Asia. Mao Tse-tung proclaims the People’s Republic of China in Beijing’s Tian'an Men Square, ending years of civil war. That happens after Chiang Kai-shik’s nationalist government is driven into exile, resettling in what’s now Taiwan. 1903, it’s playball in Boston as game 1 of the first World Series gets underway. The visiting Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Boston Americans 7-3, but the Americans, now known as the Boston Red Sox, win the best of 9 game series.

1962, Johnny Carson debuts as the host of NBC’s “The Tonight Show”. He’s reigned as TV’s king of late night last for nearly 30 years.

And 1971, Walt Disney World, home of the magic kingdom Epcot and more, opens in Orlando, Florida.

Today in History. October 1st. Tim Maguire, the Associated Press.