Historical Events
Music Premiere
Frédéric Chopin (as adapted by Bronislaw Kaper) and John LaTouche's musical "Polonaise", based on the life of Polish-American patriot Tadeusz Kościuszko, opens at the Alvin Theatre, later transferring to the Adelphi, NYC; runs for 113 performances
- Memorial for executed unveiled in Terbregge
- Tavern owner "Billy Goat" Sianis buys seat for his goat for Game 4 of Baseball World Series, is escorted out and casts goat curse on Chicago Cubs
Eisenhower Visits The Hague
US General Eisenhower welcomed in The Hague (on Hitler's train)
Famous Birthdays
- Dominic Barbara, American celebrity attorney (Howard Stern, Jessica Hahn, Joe Buttafuoco)
Famous Deaths
- Leonardo Conti, Nazi physician, dies by hanging himself while awaiting trial for war crimes at Nuremberg at 45
Died in 1945 1945 Highlights
About October 6, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
