Historical Events
All About Eve
"All About Eve" directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz and starring Bette Davis and Anne Baxter premieres (Academy Awards Best Picture 1951)
Famous Birthdays
- Annegret Richter-Irrang, German sprinter (Olympic gold 1972), born in Dortmund, Germany
- Ellen Brusse [Elizabeth Wenmakers], Dutch TV hostess, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Simon Nicol, British folk-rock guitarist, singer, and record producer (Fairport Convention), born in Muswell Hill, London, England
Famous Deaths
- Ernest Haycox, American writer (b. 1899)
1950 Highlights
About October 13, 1950
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra