Historical Events
- US air raid on Wake, Japanese execute 98 US prisoners in retaliation
Famous Birthdays
- Ben Cardin, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland), born in Baltimore, Maryland
- Bonnie Bryant, American golfer (only left-hander to win an LPGA Tour event, Bill Branch Classic 1974), born in Tulare, California
- Inna Churikova, Russian actress (Theme), born in Belebey, Russia
Steve Miller (80 years old)
American rocker ("The Joker"; "Abracadabra"; "Fly Like An Eagler"), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Born in 1943
Famous Deaths
- Leon Roppolo, American early jazz clarinetist, dies at 41
1943 Highlights
About October 5, 1943
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra