Historical Events
Sports History
Australian tennis star Evonne Goolagong wins her first WTA Tour Championship; beats Chris Evert 6-3, 6-4 in the final at the Los Angeles Sports Arena
- Detroit Pistons beat Trailblazers in Portland (next win 6-1-90)
- NHL Detroit Red Wing Mickey Redmond scores 1st hat trick against Washington Capitals
- Niue becomes self-govering, in association with New Zealand
Famous Birthdays
- Joy Bryant, American actress (Parenthood, Antwone Fisher), born in The Bronx, New York
- Percy Ellsworth, safety (NY Giants)
About October 19, 1974
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 49 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Nothing From Nothing - Billy Preston
#1 Song: Sad Sweet Dreamer - Sweet Sensation
