Historical Events
- Beersheba liberated by Israeli army
- Dutch Constellation crashes at Prestwick Scotland (40 murder)
- Facsimile high-speed radio transmission demonstrated (Washington, D.C.)
- UN rejects Russian proposal to destroy atomic weapons
Famous Birthdays
- Moses J "Moss" Mayekiso, South African union/SACP-leader
- Shaye Cohen, Historian and Professor at Harvard University
- Tom Everett, American actor
Famous Weddings
- Science fiction pioneering author "Stranger in a Strange Land" Robert A. Heinlein marries 3rd wife Virginia "Ginny" Gerstenfeld
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About October 21, 1948
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
