Historical Events
- Young Stribling ostensibly beats Mike McTigue on points in Columbus, Georgia for world light-heavyweight boxing title; referee Harry Ertle later calls fight a draw, claims coerced by promoters to award fight to Stribling; McTigue retains title
Famous Birthdays
Charlton Heston (1923-2008)
American actor (The Ten Commandments; Ben-Hur; Planet of Apes), born in Wilmette, Illinois,
About October 4, 1923
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 6 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
