Historical Events
- US Office of Strategic Services (OSS), precursor to the CIA, disbands
Sports History
World heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis is discharged from US army after being awarded the Legion of Merit
Famous Birthdays
- Donny Hathaway, American singer-songwriter ("Where Is The Love?"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1979)
- Ram Nath Kovind, Indian politician, 14th President of India (2017-), born in Paraukh, British India
Rod Carew (78 years old)
Panamanian Baseball HOF infielder (18 x MLB All Star; AL MVP 1977; 7 × AL batting champion; Minnesota Twins, California Angels), born in Gatún, Panama Canal Zone
- Spider Sabich, American skier (d. 1976)
Famous Deaths
- Walter Bradford Cannon, American physiologist (Traumatic Shock, coined term "fight or flight response"), dies at 73
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About October 1, 1945
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
