Historical Events
- 8th day of battle at El Alamein: new Australian assault
- US aircraft carrier Enterprise reaches Noumea
Famous Birthdays
- Sven-David Sandström, Swedish composer (Jeppe: The Cruel Comedy), born in Motala, Sweden (d. 2019)
About October 30, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
