Famous Birthdays
- E. Howard Hunt, American intelligence officer involved in Watergate break-in, born in Hamburg, New York (d. 2007)
- Lila Kedrova, Russian-born actress (Zorba the Greek (1964), Sword of the Valiant, The Tenant), born in Petrograd, Russia (d. 2000)
- Walter Burkemo, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1953), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1986)
Famous Deaths
- Mikhail Vasilyevich Alekseyev, Imperial Russian general and WWI Chief of Staff, murdered at 60
- Raymond Duchamp-Villon, French cubist sculptor (Head of Baudeaire), dies at 41
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights
About October 9, 1918
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 105 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
