Historical Events
Sports History
Bobby Orr makes his NHL regular-season debut for the Boston Bruins against the Detroit Red Wings
- USSR performs nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan
Famous Birthdays
- Amy Linker, American actress (Lewis and Clark, Lauren-Square Pegs), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Dave Veres, pitcher (Montreal Expos), born in Montgomery, Alabama
Jon Favreau (57 years old)
American actor, screenwriter (Swingers), and director (Elf; Iron Man; The Mandalorian), born in Queens, New York
- Roger R. Cross, Jamaican-born actor
Famous Deaths
- Elizabeth Arden, US cosmetic manufacturer, dies
Died in 1966 1966 Highlights
About October 19, 1966
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 57 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Reach Out I'll Be There - Four Tops
#1 Song: Distant Drums - Jim Reeves
