Historical Events
- Cleveland Indians beat Boston Red Sox, 8 - 3, in a one-game playoff to decide the AL pennant; keys are the pitching of Gene Bearden and hitting of Lou Boudreau
- World Council of Churches forms under W Fisherman It Hooft
Famous Birthdays
- Linda McMahon, CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment
- Tom Webster, Canadian ice hockey right wing (Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings) and coach (NY Rangers, LA Kings), born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario (d. 2020)
Famous Deaths
- Arthur Whitten Brown, British aviator (first nonstop airplane crossing of the Atlantic with John W. Alcock), dies at 62
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About October 4, 1948
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
