Historical Events
Event of Interest
Mao Zedong and 25,000 troops begin their 6,000 mile Long March from the south of China to the north and west
Famous Birthdays
- Rolf Geiger, German soccer forward (8 caps; VfB Stuttgart 186 games, 78 goals), born in Marbach am Neckar, Germany (d. 2023)
About October 16, 1934
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 6 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra
