Historical Events
- Soviet spy Richard Sorge arrested in Tokyo
Famous Birthdays
- William "Billy" Cox, American bass player (performed with Jimi Hendrix), born in Wheeling, West Virginia
Famous Deaths
- Dirk Fock, Dutch politician and Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies (1921-26), dies at 83
- Manuel Teixeira Gomes, Portuguese politician and writer (7th President of Portugal 1923-25), dies at 81
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About October 18, 1941
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
