Historical Events
Bradman Scores 156
Bradman scores 156 for South Australia v India, 152 mins, 22 fours
- Manning Sherwin and Harold Purcell's musical "Under the Counter" closes at Shubert Theater, NYC, after 27 performances
- Sam Breadon sells Cards to Robert Hannegan & Fred Saigh for $4M
Famous Birthdays
- Glenn Tipton, British rock guitarist (Judas Priest - "Breakin' the Law"), born in Blackheath, England
- Mickey McGee, American session and touring drummer (Linda Ronstadt; Jackson Browne; Flying Burrito Brothers; Juice Newton), and songwriter ("I'll Never Love Again"), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 2020)
About October 25, 1947
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Scorpio
