Historical Events
Georgia Tech Crushes Cumberland 222-0
Georgia Tech, coached by John Heisman, defeats Cumberland, 222-0; most lopsided score in the history of US college football
- The German submarine U-53 arrives off Newport, Rhode Island, and sinks 9 British merchant ships in international waters
Famous Birthdays
- Walt Rostow, American economist and political theorist (The Stages of Economic Growth: A Non-Communist Manifesto), born in New York City (d. 2003)
About October 7, 1916
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 107 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
