Historical Events
- 14 horses begin 300-mile race from Vermont to Massachusetts for $1000 prize money
Famous Birthdays
- Edwin Charles Tubb, British sci-fi writer (Earth is Heaven, Earthfall), born in London (d. 2010)
- Howard Smith, British diplomat and Director General of MI5, born in London (d. 1996)
- Malcolm Ross, American balloonist and atmospheric physicist, born in Momence, Illinois (d. 1985)
About October 15, 1919
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
