Famous Birthdays
- Paula Kelly, American dancer and actress (Night Court - "Liz"), born in Jacksonville, Florida
- Ron Elliott, American guitarist and songwriter (The Beau Brummels - "Just A Little"), born in Healdsburg, California
- Tariq Ali, Pakistani author and historian, born in Lahore, Punjab, British India (now Pakistan)
Famous Deaths
- Dudley Pound, British admiral of the fleet and 1st Sea Lord (Jutland, WW II), dies at 66
1943 Highlights
About October 21, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 3 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra