Historical Events
Sports History
Babe Ruth makes his final pitching appearance in MLB; pitches all 9 innings in a season ending 6-5 win v Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium; hits his 34th home run of the season in 5th inning
- Washington Senators coach Nick Altrock plays in a MLB game at age 57 as a pinch-hitter; faces Rube Walberg of the Philadelphia A's; goes hitless in 3-0 loss
Famous Birthdays
- Olga Pozzi Escot, Peruvian-American composer and musicologist, born in Lima, Peru
About October 1, 1933
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra