Historical Events
- HR Ekins of "NY World-Telegram" beats 2 other reporters in a race around the world on commercial flights, by 18½ days
Famous Birthdays
- Dimitrios Stefanakos, Greek soccer defender (7 caps; Olympiacos FC), born in Kalamata, Greece (d. 2021)
James Bevel (1936-2008)
American civil rights activist (Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Direct Action), born in Itta Bena, Mississippi
- Johnetta Betsch Cole, educator/president (Spellman College)/(Sen-D-KY)
- Sylvia Browne, American author and self-proclaimed medium dubbed "America's most controversial psychic", born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 2013)
- Tony Lo Bianco, actor (Ann Jillian Story, Hizzoner!), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Lu Xun, Chinese writer of modern Chinese literature, dies at 55
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About October 19, 1936
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
