Historical Events
- Australia's biggest newspapers all blank out their front pages in protest against press restrictions
Election of Interest
Canadian Federal Election: Justin Trudeau's Liberal Party loses its majority but wins the most seats (157) to form a minority government
- Facebook says it has taken down four state-backed disinformation campaigns, three from Iran, one from Russia in addition to dozens earlier this year
- Lebanon government approves economic reforms after 5 days of protests, largest in a decade
- Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn strips his royal consort Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi of her titles for "misbehaviour and disloyalty against the monarch" two months after she was appointed to them
- World's oldest natural pearl, 8,000 years old, announced discovered during excavations at Marawah Island, near Abu Dhabi, UAE
Famous Weddings
Nicki Minaj
American rapper-singer Nicki Minaj (35) weds childhood friend Kenneth "Zoo" Petty
Famous Deaths
- Willie Brown, American Pro Football Hall of Fame cornerback, coach and executive (Super Bowl 1976, 80, 84; Denver Broncos, Oakland Raiders), dies at 78
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About October 21, 2019
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Truth Hurts - Lizzo
#1 Song: Dance Monkey - Tones and I
