Historical Events
Event of Interest
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
- Rich Caster, American football wide receiver-tight end (Super Bowl XVII Washington Redskins; Pro Bowl 1972, 74, 75 New York Jets), born in Mobile, Alabama (d. 2024)
Famous Deaths
- Henry Foley, New Zealand cricket batsman (1 Test; NZ's first Test match; Wellington CA), dies at 42
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About October 16, 1948
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
