Historical Events
- 600 Jewish prisoners mount an uprising at the Nazi concentration camp in Sobibor, Poland, 300 successfully escape
Japanese Occupation
Japan declares the Philippines independent under President José P. Laurel
- US 8th Air Force loses 60 B-17s during assault on Schweinfurt
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony Iannaccone, American composer, born in Brooklyn, New York
- Lance Rentzel, American NFL receiver (Minn, LA) and ex-husband of Joey Heatherton, born in Flushing, New York
- Noreen Corcoran, American actress (Kelly-Bachelor Father), born in Quincy Massachusetts (d. 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Matthews, Australian cricket spin bowler (8 Tests, 16 wickets; Victoria; only player to take 2 hat-tricks in same Test 1912), dies at 59
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights
About October 14, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
