births
October 12, 1908
Ann Petry, American novelist (died 1997)
Ann Petry
Ann Petry was an American writer of novels, short stories, children's books and journalism. Her 1946 debut novel The Street became the first novel by an African-American woman to sell more than a million copies.
October 12
October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 80 days remain until the end of the year.