Historical Events
Agreement of Interest
Chilean president Sebastián Piñera agrees to meet opposition leaders after 15 people killed in growing nationwide protests over living costs and inequality
Event of Interest
Japanese Emperor Naruhito alongside Empress Masako formally declares his ascension to the throne of the world's oldest monarchy
- Legislation for Northern Ireland legalizing same-sex marriage and abortion comes into effect
Agreement of Interest
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan agree deal to jointly control former Kurdish territory in Northern Syria
Event of Interest
Top US diplomat in Ukraine, Bill Taylor, testifies President Donald Trump tied aid to Ukraine to demands the country open an investigation into the Biden family
- UK parliament approves Brexit deal to leave the EU but rejects legislation to fast-track it to meet October 31 deadline
- US drug company Biogen claims to have created 1st drug to slow advance of Alzheimer's disease called aducanumab
Famous Deaths
- Hans Zender, German composer and conductor (Stephen Climax; Chief Joseph), dies at 82
- Ramon Zupko, American classical and electro-acoustic composer (Fluxus), and educator (Western Michigan University, 1971-96), dies at 86
- Raymond Leppard, British-American harpsichordist, conductor (Indianapolis Symphony, 1987-2001; BBC Northern Symphony, 1973-80), and composer (Lord Of The Flies), dies at 93
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About October 22, 2019
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 6 months and 18 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
