Famous Birthdays
- Hal Singer, American jazz and R&B saxophonist ("Corn Bread"), born in Tulsa, Oklahoma (d. 2020) [1]
- Kiichi Miyazawa, 78th Prime Minister of Japan (1991-93), born in Tokyo (d. 2007)
- Mac Anderson, New Zealand cricketer (played in 1st NZ-Aust Test 1946), born in Westport, West Coast, New Zealand (d. 1979)
Famous Deaths
- Eugene Demolder, Belgian writer (Sous la Robe), dies at 58
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About October 8, 1919
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 6 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
