Historical Events
- Anti Jewish riot in Rome
- Chicago Mayor Ed Kelly opens city's new subway system
- Jewish quarter of Rome surrounded by Nazis, they are sent to Auschwitz
- US 1st Army establishes headquarter in Bristol
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Frederick "C.F." Turner, Canadian rock bassist and songwriter (Bachman-Turner Overdrive - "Let It Ride"), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
- Paul Edwin Zimmer, American sci-fi writer (Dark Border series), (d. 1997)
About October 16, 1943
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
