Historical Events
- First Arab–Israeli War: Israeli Navy sinks Egyptian Navy flagship 'King Farouk' using explosive-laden motorboat in the Mediterranean Sea near Gaza
Famous Birthdays
- Håkon Austbø, Norwegian classical pianist, recording artist, and music professor (Amsterdam Conservatory), born in Kongsberg, Norway
- John Peterson, American freestyle wrestler (Olympic gold 82 kg 1976), born in Cumberland, Wisconsin
- Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, American criminal, and Manson family cult member who attempted to assassinate US President Gerald Ford, born in Santa Monica, California
- Mike Hendrick, English cricket fast bowler (30 Tests, 87 wickets; 22 ODIs; Derbyshire CCC), born in Darley Dale, England (d. 2021)
Famous Weddings
Cesar Chavez
American farm labor leader Cesar Chavez (21) weds American labor activist Helen Fabela (20) in Reno, Nevada in civil ceremony, followed later by a church service in California; marriage lasts until his death in 1993
Famous Deaths
- August Hlond, Polish cardinal of the Roman Catholic church, dies at 67
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About October 22, 1948
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
