Births on October 3

Fred DeLuca

Born on October 3, 1947

Fred DeLuca, American businessman, co-founded Subway (d. 2015)

Frederick Adrian DeLuca (October 3, 1947 – September 14, 2015) was an American businessman and co-founder of the Subway franchise of sandwich shops. During his tenure, Subway grew into the largest franchise in the world.

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Events on 1947

10 Feb

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia
Italy cedes most of Venezia Giulia to Yugoslavia.
5 Jun

George Marshall
Marshall Plan: In a speech at Harvard University, the United States Secretary of State George Marshall calls for economic aid to war-torn Europe.
15 Aug

Indian independence movement
India gains Independence from British rule after near 190 years of Crown rule and joins the Commonwealth of Nations.
30 Sep

New York Yankees
The World Series, featuring the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers, is televised for the first time.
5 Oct

Harry S. Truman
The first televised White House address is given by U.S. President Harry S. Truman.

Births on October 3

Fred DeLuca

Born on October 3, 1947

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Events on 1947

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia

George Marshall

Indian independence movement

New York Yankees

Harry S. Truman