Historical Events
- US bombing of Bougainville, Solomon Island
Famous Birthdays
- Birthe Rønn Hornbech, Danish politician
- Elena Ferrante, pseudonymous Italian novelist (Neapolitan Novels), born in Naples, Kingdom of Italy (claimed)
- Russ Giguere, American pop-rock guitarist and singer (The Association - "Windy"; "Cherish"), born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Famous Deaths
- A. M. de Jong, Dutch writer (World Tour of Bulletje & Bonestaak), dies at 55
- Benedictus H. Danser, Dutch taxonomist and botanist, dies at 52
1943 Highlights
About October 18, 1943
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
