Historical Events
Murder of Interest
Cosa Nostra crime boss Albert Anastasia is murdered in a barber's chair in New York City, probably by fellow mobster Joe Gallo
- Russian minister of Defense Zjoekov deposed
Famous Birthdays
- Robbie Macintosh, English rock session and touring guitarist (The Pretenders, 1982-87 - "Don't Get Me Wrong"; "2000 Miles"; Paul McCartney, 1988-93), born in Sutton, Surrey, England
Famous Deaths
Albert Anastasia (1902-1957)
Italian-American mobster and crime boss (Murder Inc), murdered at 55
- Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany, Irish sci-fi writer (Time & Gods), dies at 79
- Henry Van de Velde, Flemish painter and architect (Art Nouveau), dies at 94
- Maria "Mary" Beekman, Flemish actress (Genius Against Violence; Modern Landhaaien), dies at 73
About October 25, 1957
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 65 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Diana - Paul Anka