What Happened on October 5, 2019

Historical Events

Duterte's Health Issue

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reveals he has a neuromuscular disease, myasthenia gravis, causing him health problems

Famous Deaths

  • Andy Etchebarren, American baseball catcher (Baltimore Orioles - World Series champion 1966, 1970; MLB All Star 1966,1967), dies at 76
  • Larry Junstrom, American rock bassist (.38 Special), dies at 70
  • Marcello Giordani, Italian tenor (Metropolitan Opera, 1993-2008), dies of a heart attack at 56
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights

About October 5, 2019

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Truth Hurts - Lizzo
  • UK #1 Song: Dance Monkey - Tones and I