Famous Birthdays
- Chako Higuchi, Japanese golfer (Women's PGA C'ship 1977; first Asian-born player to win a major title), born in Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
- Christophe [Daniel Bevilacqua], French singer (Aline), born in Juvisy-sur-Orge, Paris
- Dési Bouterse, Surinamese military man, coup leader (de facto dictator, 1980-87), politician (8th President of Suriname, 2010-20), convicted murderer and drug dealer, born in Domburg, Surinam
- Karen Akers, American singer (On Stage at Wolf Trap), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
Milton S. Hershey (1857-1945)
American chocolate tycoon (The Hershey Chocolate Company) and philanthropist, dies at 86
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About October 13, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 6 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
