Historical Events
- The U.S. Federal Communications Commission issues the first license to broadcast television in color, to CBS
Famous Birthdays
- Amos Gitai, Israeli filmmaker (Neo-Fascist Trilogy, Golem, Arena of Murder), born in Haifa, Israel
- Andrew Woolfolk, American pop musician (Earth, Wind & Fire - "Shining Star"), born in Texas
- Catlin Adams, American actress (Ms Loomis-Square Pegs), born in Los Angeles, California
- Patty Murray, American politician (U.S. Senator from Washington), born in Bothell, Washington
- Thomas Joseph "Tom" Tauke, American politician (House of Representatives, Iowa, 1979-1991), born in Dubuque, Iowa
About October 11, 1950
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 73 years, 6 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
