Historical Events
- American pianist Henry Cowell sparks a riot among audience members at Gewandhaus concert hall in Leipzig, Germany - some tried to physically stop his avant-garde performance, while others defended him
- Baseball World Series: NY Yankees beat NY Giants, 6-4 in Game 6 at the Polo Grounds for a 4-2 series win; Yankees first World Series victory
Event of Interest
Hans Luther presents a plan for currency reform to stabilize the German Mark during hyperinflation.
Famous Birthdays
- Italo Calvino, Italian author (If on a Winter's Night a Traveler), born in Santiago de Las Vegas, Cuba (d. 1985)
About October 15, 1923
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 6 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
