What Happened on October 31, 1943

Historical Events

Sports History

Washington Redskin Sammy Baugh passes for 6 touchdowns vs Bkln (48-10)

  • World War II: F4U Corsair accomplishes the first successful radar-guided interception.

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian Piccolo, American NFL football running back, 1965-69 (Chicago Bears), and subject of the 1971 TV movie "Brian's Song", born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts (d. 1970)
  • Tony Hazzard, British pop songwriter ("Hello World"; "Listen To Me"; "(I Think I'm Over) Getting Over You"), born in Liverpool, England

Famous Deaths

  • Max Reinhardt [Goldmann], Austrian theatrical director (Oedipus Rex) and founder of the Salzburg Festival, dies at 70
Died in 1943 1943 Highlights

About October 31, 1943

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 5 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Scorpio