Historical Events
- China's Red army occupies Chinchov
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksandr Puchkov, Russian colonel and cosmonaut
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
38th US President Gerald Ford (35) weds department store fashion consultant Elizabeth (Betty) Bloomer Warren (30) at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids
Gerald Ford
Betty Ford
Famous Deaths
- Edythe Chapman, American actress (b. 1863)
1948 Highlights
About October 15, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
