Historical Events
- Iva Toguri D'Aquino (Tokyo Rose) sentenced to 10 years & $10,000 fine
Mutual Defense Assistance Act
US President Harry Truman signs Mutual Defense Assistance Act (for NATO)
Famous Birthdays
- Bobby Farrell, Aruban disco vocalist (Boney M), born in San Nicolaas, Aruba (d. 2010)
- Sid McGinnis, American session and touring guitarist (David Letterman; Peter Gabriel; Leonard Cohen; Paul Simon), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Famous Deaths
- Robert Lynd, Irish writer and critic (News Chronicle), dies at 70
Died in 1949 1949 Highlights
About October 6, 1949
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
