Historical Events
Robinson Signs with Royals
American baseball player Jackie Robinson signs contract with Montreal Royals, minor league farm team of Brooklyn Dodgers
Famous Birthdays
- Ernie Watts, American jazz, R&B, and pop session and touring soprano and tenor saxophonist (Charlie Haden's Quartet West; Carole King; Frank Zappa; The Rolling Stones), born in Norfolk, Virginia
- Kim Larsen, Danish rock singer ("In the Middle of the Night"), born in Copenhagen (d. 2018)
About October 23, 1945
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio
