Historical Events
Sports History
Harold "Red" Grange, finest collegiate football game (4 long TD runs)
- Notre Dame beats Army 13-7, NY Hearld Tribune dubs them (4 Horsemen)
Famous Birthdays
- Allyn Ferguson, American orchestra leader (Andy Williams Show), and TV theme composer (Barney Miller; Charlie's Angels), born in San Jose, California (d. 2010)
- Egil Hovland, Norwegian composer, born in Råde, Norway (d. 2013)
- Frank Liedel [Leo van Assche], Flemish writer (Kaperbrief)
- Hugh Allan "Buddy" MacMaster, Canadian musician
About October 18, 1924
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 98 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
