Historical Events
- 1st NHL All-Star Game, Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON: All-Stars beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-3
- Children's puppet TV program "Junior Jamboree", later renamed "Kukla, Fran & Ollie" premieres locally on WBKB in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Trupiano, American sports broadcaster, born in St. Louis, Missouri
- Sammy Hagar, American rock vocalist ("I Can't Drive 55"; Van Halen, 1985-96 - "Right Now"), born in Salinas, California
Famous Deaths
- Sydney Webb, English socialist and economist (founded London School of Economics) and husband of Beatrice Webb, dies at 88
Died in 1947 1947 Highlights
About October 13, 1947
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 76 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
