Historical Events
Historic Event
Demonstration by Moscow Jews honoring Israeli ambassador Golda Meir
- Revival of Victor Herbert and Henry Blossom's operetta "The Red Mill" opens at Ziegfeld Theater, NYC; rums for 831 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Hema Malini, Indian Actress
- Jim Ed Norman [Edward James Norman], American musician and record producer, born in Fort Myers, Florida
- Leo Mazzone, American baseball coach
- Michael Tylo, American actor (Guiding Light, Blade-Young & Restless), born in Detroit, Michigan
Famous Deaths
- Henry Foley, cricketer (one Test for NZ, scored 2 & 2), dies at 42
1948 Highlights
About October 16, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
