October 31

Peter Stumpp was a 16th-century farmer from Bedburg near Cologne, Germany, accused of murdering numerous victims and practicing witchcraft. Under severe torture, he confessed to killing over a dozen women, children, and livestock between 1580 and 1589. His case fueled chilling rumors of lycanthropy, earning him the nickname 'Werewolf of Bedburg.' Following a sensational trial, Stumpp was subjected to brutal public execution in 1589. His story became one of the most notorious examples of early modern witchcraft and werewolf trials in Europe.

Princess Amelia (1711–1786) was the youngest daughter of King George II and Queen Caroline, spending her life between the courts of Hanover and London. Known for her generous support of artists and musicians, she maintained a cultural salon at Richmond Palace. Despite the complexities of royal succession, she remained unmarried and independent, managing her own finances. Her close relationship with her brother, Frederick, Prince of Wales, influenced court politics. Amelia's charitable works and personal resilience earned her respect in Georgian society. She died in 1786, leaving a legacy of patronage that enriched Britain's Enlightenment culture.

Michael Alsbury was born in 1975 and became a test pilot for Scaled Composites, focusing on experimental aircraft. He co-piloted SpaceShipTwo on missions aimed at pioneering private space tourism. Alsbury's expertise in engineering and flight testing contributed to advances in reusable spacecraft design. Tragically, he lost his life in a 2014 flight test accident that prompted important safety reviews in the space industry. His dedication to pushing the boundaries of human flight inspires ongoing efforts in commercial space exploration. Alsbury is remembered as a passionate advocate for innovation in aerospace engineering.