Historical Events
- "Call Me Madam" opens at Imperial Theater NYC for 644 performances
- The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show debuts on CBS television, airs until 1958
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Freudenthal, American economist and politician (31st Governor of Wyoming), born in Thermopolis, Wyoming
- Kaga Takeshi [Shigekatsu Katsuta], Japanese actor, born in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
- Robin Askwith, English actor (Confessions Sex Comedies), born in Southport, Lancashire, England
- Susan Anton, American actress (Golden Girl, Spring Fever), born in Oak Glen, California
About October 12, 1950
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
