What Happened on October 11, 1943

Historical Events

  • Baseball World Series: NY Yankees become first team to win 10 Championships; beat St. Louis Cardinals, 2-0 at Sportsman's Park for 4 games to 1 series triumph

Famous Birthdays

  • Frank Muyser, Dutch guitarist and saxophonist (Les Baroques)
  • Gene Watson, American country singer ("Love in the Hot Afternoon"; "Fourteen Carat Mind"), born in Palestine, Texas
  • Keith Boyce, West Indian cricketer (big-hitting WI all-rounder of 70's), born in Castle, St Peter, Barbados (d. 1996)
  • Per-Gunnar Alldahl, Swedish composer, born in Solna, Sweden

About October 11, 1943

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra