Historical Events
Event of Interest
People's Republic of China proclaimed by Mao Zedong (National Day)
- Republic of China (Taiwan) forms on island of Formosa
Famous Birthdays
- André Rieu, Dutch violinist and conductor (Johann Strauss Orchestra), born in Maastricht, Netherlands
- Hans Pålsson, Swedish concert pianist, and educator ("Dead Masters, Live Music"), born in Helsingborg, Sweden
- Isaac Bonewits, American author
Famous Weddings
Johnny Carson
Television host and comedian Johnny Carson (23) weds Joan Morrill Wolcott (23) at the North Platte Episcopalian Church
Famous Deaths
- Oswald Garrison Villard, American journalist and editor of the New York Evening Post, dies at 77
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About October 1, 1949
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
