Historical Events
- Albert Michelsen runs world record marathon (2:19:01.8)
- German-Russian trade agreement signed
Famous Birthdays
- Denis Lazure, Canadian physician and politician, born in Napierville, Quebec (d. 2008)
- Fons Jansen, Dutch news reader and cabaretier, born in Bussum, Netherlands (d. 1991)
- Gilbert Parkhouse, Welsh cricketer (England batsman in 7 Tests 1950-59), born in Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales (d. 2000)
- Guitar Gabriel [Robert Lewis Jones], American blues singer and guitarist, born in Decatur, Georgia (d. 1996)
- William Steinkraus, American equestrian (Olympic gold/2 sil/br-52/56/60/64/68/72), born in Cleveland, Ohio
About October 12, 1925
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 97 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
