Historical Events
- 14 US Communist Party leaders convicted of sedition
- Chinese Red army occupies Canton
Charles TKOs Valentino
Ezzard Charles TKOs Pat Valentino in 8 for heavyweight boxing title
Famous Birthdays
- Dave Schultz, Canadian NHL hockey forward, 1971-80 (Stanley Cup, 1974, 1975 - Philadelphia Flyers, and 3 other teams), known as "The Hammer", holds single season record for most penalty minutes, born in Waldheim, Saskatchewan
- Katha Pollitt, American poet and writer, born in Brooklyn Heights, New York
- Katy Manning, English actress (Doctor Who-Jo Grant), born in Guildford, Surrey, England
About October 14, 1949
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
