Historical Events
Ben-Gurion Holds On
David Ben-Gurion forms 3rd Israeli government
Famous Birthdays
John Mellencamp (72 years old)
American rock singer-songwriter ("Jack & Diane"; "Small Town"; "Pink Houses"), co-founder of Farm Aid, and actor (Falling From Grace), born in Seymour, Indiana
- Ricky Phillips, American bass guitarist (Styx, 2003-), born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa
- Táta Vega [Carmen Rosa Vega], American vocalist (Color Purple soundtrack), born in Queens, Long Island
Famous Deaths
- Anton Philips, Co-Founder of Royal Philips Electronics N.V., dies at 77
Died in 1951 1951 Highlights
About October 7, 1951
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 72 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra