Historical Events
- Soviet spy Richard Sorge arrested in Tokyo
Famous Birthdays
- William "Billy" Cox, American bass player (performed with Jimi Hendrix), born in Wheeling, West Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Dirk Fock, Dutch politician and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (1921-26), dies at 83
- Manuel Teixeira Gomes, 7th President of Portugal, dies at 81
1941 Highlights
About October 18, 1941
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra