Historical Events
- "Mother Earth" opens at Belasco Theater NYC for 12 performances
- Ulster Vanguard leader William Craig speaks at a meeting of right-wing Members of Parliament at Westminster: "We are prepared to come out and shoot and kill"
Famous Birthdays
- Marc Newfield, outfielder (San Diego Padres), born in Sacramento, California
- Megan Still, Australian rower (Olympic gold coxless pair 1996; World C'ship gold 1995), born in Queanbeyan, Australia
- Pras [Prakazrel Michel], Haitian-American rapper, songwriter and producer (The Fugees - "Killing Me Softly"), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Reggie Rusk, cornerback (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
About October 19, 1972
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 51 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry
#1 Song: Mouldy Old Dough - Lieutenant Pigeon
