Historical Events
- MLB American League Championship: Tampa Bay Rays beat Boston Red Sox, 4 games to 3
Famous Deaths
- Doreen Wilber, American archer (Olympic gold individual 1972), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 78
- Mr. Blackwell, American fashion critic, dies at 86
- Rudy Ray Moore, American comedian and actor (Dolemite) (b. 1937)
Died in 2008 2008 Highlights
About October 19, 2008
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 15 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Womanizer - Britney Spears
- #1 Song: So What - Pink