2009 - 32 extra Solar planets are discovered and announced, a record for exoplanet discovery
2005 - Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity.
1982 - John DeLorean, maker of the DeLorean automobiles, arrested at LAX for cocaine possession
1958 - The first World's Fair held since World War II, in Brussels, officially closes.
1950 - Iran first country accepting technical assistance from US under Point 4 Program.
This Day In Business
1987 - On what has become known as "Black Monday" - the stock market crashes 22.6% in one day - with the Dow Jones shedding 508 points.
1999 - The stage version of "The Lion King" opens at the Lyceum Theater in London, England
1781 - George Washington and his troops capture Yorktown,Virginia.
2004 - Curt Schilling, with bloody sock, pitched for Red Sox vs Yankees in ACLS Game 6.
October 19th Holiday
Mother Teresa Day (Albania) - A national holiday that honors the life and accomplishments of Mother Teresa, one of the most famous humanitarians.
Today's Birthday Trivia
He ran a ballroom dancing school in Kent, England. Who is he?
Today's Birthday Horoscope
Learn about people born on this day by reading the October 19 Birthday Horoscope.
Famous Birthdays iPhone App
Are you an iPhone user? Get the fun and free Famous Birthdays iPhone app.
