Historical Events
- 1st NHL All-Star Game, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: All-Stars beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-3
- Children's puppet TV program "Junior Jamboree", later renamed "Kukla, Fran & Ollie" premieres locally on WBKB in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Trupiano, American sports broadcaster, born in St. Louis, Missouri
- Sammy Hagar, American rock vocalist ("I Can't Drive 55"; Van Halen, 1985-96 - "Right Now"), born in Salinas, California
Famous Deaths
- Sydney Webb, English socialist and economist (founded London School of Economics) and husband of Beatrice Webb, dies at 88
About October 13, 1947
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
