Historical Events
- Alain Bombard departs from the Canary Islands on his solitary journey across the Atlantic ocean with almost no provisions and only a sextant for navigation to test his theory that a shipwrecked person could survive
Famous Birthdays
- Verónica Castro, Mexican actress (Nana), and Latin pop singer ("Simplemente Todo"; "Macumba"), born in Mexico City
About October 19, 1952
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 71 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
