October 19 Deaths in History

October 19, 1997 Glen Buxton, guitarist (Alice Cooper), dies of pneumonia at 49
October 19, 1996 Frank Neville Hosband Robinson, physicist, dies at 71
October 19, 1996 Oliver Charles Anderson, novelist, dies at 84
October 19, 1995 Don E Cherry, jazz Musician, dies at 58
October 19, 1995 Vicki Stangroome, campaigner, dies at 53
October 19, 1994 Martha Raye, actress (Pin Up Girl), dies after illness at 78
October 19, 1994 Munavarsjo Nazrijev, vice-president of Tadzjikistan, dies
October 19, 1994 Oldrich Cernik, Czechoslovakia premier (1968-70), dies at 72
October 19, 1994 Stanislaw Brunstein, artist, dies at 79
October 19, 1993 Bert Schoofs, table tennis star, dies at 48
October 19, 1993 Dionisio Herrero, Spanish air force general, murdered
October 19, 1993 Lois Kibbee, actress (Edge of Night), dies of brain tumor at 71
October 19, 1993 Roy Armstrong, English historian (Traditional buildings), dies at 91
October 19, 1992 Cleavon Little, actor (Blazing Saddles), dies at 53
October 19, 1992 Gert Nastian, general and companion of Petra Kelly, found dead at 69
October 19, 1992 Maurice le Roux, French conductor and composer (Contes immoraux), dies
October 19, 1992 Petra Kelly, founder (German Green Party), found dead at 44
October 19, 1988 Friedrich Weinreb, Polish/Neth theologist/economist, dies at 77
October 19, 1987 Jacqueline du Pre, British cellist, dies at 42
October 19, 1986 Moses Asch, record founder (Folkways), dies at 81
October 19, 1984 Henri Michaux, writer, dies
October 19, 1984 Jerzy Popieluszko, Polish priest/dissident, kidnapped and murdered
October 19, 1984 Jon-Erik Hexum, accidentally shoots himself on set of "Cover Up" at 27
October 19, 1983 18/10? Albert "Carel" Willink, painter: magic(al)-realism, dies at 83
October 19, 1983 Albert Carel Willink, painter (surrealism), dies at 83
October 19, 1983 Maurice Bishop, premier of Grenada (1979-83), murdered in coup
October 19, 1982 Jock Ewing, dies in an aircrash on TV show "Dallas"
October 19, 1981 Frank DeKova, actor (F Troop), dies
October 19, 1981 Paul Snoek, [Edm Schietekat], Belgian poet, dies at 48
October 19, 1978 Gig Young, kills his bride of 3 weeks and then commits suicide at 64
October 19, 1971 Alberto Pirelli, Italian industrial, dies at 89
October 19, 1971 Betty Bronson, actress (Naked Kiss), dies after brief illness at 64
October 19, 1970 Unica Zurn, writer, dies at 54
October 19, 1966 Elizabeth Arden, U.S. cosmetic manufacturer, dies
October 19, 1964 Maurice Gosfield, actor (Doberman-Phil Silvers Show), dies at 51
October 19, 1961 Benjamin Merkelbach, architect/city builder of Amsterdam, dies at 60
October 19, 1961 John Axel Fernstrom, composer, dies at 63
October 19, 1960 Gunther AR Raphael, German composer (Busskantate), dies at 57
October 19, 1959 Boughera El Quafi, marathoner 1928 Olympics gold, shot to death at 60
October 19, 1959 Stanley Bate, composer, dies at 45
October 19, 1957 Vere G Childe, British archaeologist/prehistorian, dies at 65
October 19, 1955 John Hodiak, actress (Lifeboat, Battleground), dies at 41
October 19, 1950 Edna St. Vincent Millay, American Author
October 19, 1943 Adrianus M de Young, writer (Merijntje Gijzen's youth), murdered
October 19, 1937 Betty Carver, wife of English fieldmarshal Bernard Montgomery, dies
October 19, 1937 Ernest Rutherford baron of Nelson, Engl physicist (Nobel 1908), dies
October 19, 1936 Lu Xun, Chinese Author
October 19, 1934 Johan J Arch, graphic artist (houtgravures), dies at 63
October 19, 1932 Arthur Friedheim, composer, dies at 72
October 19, 1921 Antonio Granjo, premier (Portugal), murdered
October 19, 1918 Joseph Lesage, French painter/etcher (WW I), dies at 34
October 19, 1910 Lutzen Wagenaar, Fries writer/vicar (Tsjerk Ages), dies
October 19, 1909 Cesare Lombroso, Italian psychiatrist/criminologist, dies
October 19, 1909 Christopher KH de Neree tot Babberich, cartoonist, dies at 29
October 19, 1890 Richard Francis Burton, English Writer
October 19, 1888 Amaat Vyncke, Flemish missionary/founder (Flemish Wind), dies at 38
October 19, 1864 Daniel Davidson Bidwell, magistrate/brig-general, dies in battle at 45
October 19, 1851 Marie-Therese-Charlotte, d of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, dies at 72
October 19, 1838 Henry Fagel, baron/court clerk of States-General/diplomat, dies at 73
October 19, 1835 Henry Doeff, translator (Dutch-Japanese dictionary), dies at 57
October 19, 1834 Cornelis Loots, accountant/poet (Volkswoede), dies at 69
October 19, 1813 Josef Poniatovski, Polish gen/marshal of France, dies in battle
October 19, 1810 Jean-Georges Noverre, French choreographer (ballet d'action), dies
October 19, 1793 Francisco Morera, composer, dies at 62
October 19, 1790 Lyman Hall, U.S. physician/signer (Decl of Ind), dies at 66
October 19, 1786 Pietro Alessandro Pavona, composer, dies at 58
October 19, 1758 Johan H Roman, Finnish/Swedish composer and conductor /violinist, dies
October 19, 1745 Jonathan Swift, English writer (Gulliver's Travels), dies
October 19, 1609 Jacobus Arminius, [Jacob Hermans], theologist, dies at about 49
October 19, 1608 Martinus A del Rio, Spanish lawyer historian/theologist, dies
October 19, 1553 Bonifazio Veronese/Veneziano, [de' Pitati], Italian painter, dies
October 19, 1547 Pierino del Vaga, Italian painter, dies at about 46
October 19, 1268 Konradin von Hohenstaufen, duke of Zwaben, beheaded

October 19 Birthdays in History

October 19, 1980 Benjamin Salisbury, Minneapolis, actor, Brighton Sheffield-Nanny
October 19, 1979 Randy Spelling, born in Los Angeles, California, Sean Richards-Sunset Beach
October 19, 1978 Chris Sellers, born in Cleveland, Ohio, rapper, Another Bad Creation
October 19, 1976 Amber Hamilton, Auburn Washington, Miss America-Washington 1996
October 19, 1974 Percy Ellsworth, safety for the New York Giants
October 19, 1973 Robert Tate, wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings
October 19, 1973 Shi Ting Wang, Tainan Taiwan, tennis star, 1994 Taipei
October 19, 1972 Glen Anthony Mitchell, Hamilton NZ, road race cyclist 1996 Olympics
October 19, 1972 Marc Newfield, Sacramento California, outfielder for the San Diego Padres
October 19, 1972 Megan Still, Australian rower 1996 Olympics
October 19, 1972 Otto Steffers, born in Louisville, Kentucky, field hockey defender 1996 Olympics
October 19, 1972 Reggie Rusk, cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
October 19, 1971 Christina Augustyn, Miss New Jersey USA 1996
October 19, 1970 Benita Brooks, Miss Alabama USA 1996
October 19, 1970 Chamara Dunusinghe, cricket wicketkeeper, Sri Lanka 1995
October 19, 1969 Zdeno Ciger, Martin Slo, NHL left wing for the Edmonton Oilers
October 19, 1967 Amy Carter, President Carter's daughter/peace activist
October 19, 1966 Amy Linker, born in Brooklyn, New York, actress, Lewis and Clark, Lauren-Square Pegs
October 19, 1966 Anna Clark, born in San Francisco, California, playmate, Apr, 1987
October 19, 1966 Dave Veres, born in Montgomery, Alabama, pitcher for the Montreal Expos
October 19, 1966 Jon Favreau, actor and writer, Swingers
October 19, 1966 Sinitta, rocker, Omn Sinitta
October 19, 1965 Brad Daugherty, NBA center for the Cleveland Cavaliers
October 19, 1965 Lucio Topatigh, hockey forward, Team Italy 1998
October 19, 1965 Maria Lee Ostapiej, La Mess California, Miss California-America 1991
October 19, 1964 Webster Slaughter, NFL wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs
October 19, 1963 Brian H Henniger, Sacramento California, PGA golfer, 1994 Deposit Guaranty
October 19, 1963 Jim Dombrowski, NFL guard for the New Orleans Saints
October 19, 1963 Laurens BBM, Belgian prince/son of Albert II and Paola
October 19, 1962 Evander Holyfield, Atmore Ala, boxer, Oly-bronze-1988, champ, 1990-92
October 19, 1962 Ruud Bread, soccer player, NAC
October 19, 1961 Tim Belcher, Sparta Ohio, baseball pitcher, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals
October 19, 1960 Dan "Woody" Woodgate, London, rock drummer, Madness
October 19, 1960 Dawn Coe-Jones, Campbell River BC, LPGA golfer, 1992 Kemper Open
October 19, 1960 Woody, rocker, Voice of Beehive-Let it Bee
October 19, 1958 Antoine Trousers, rock drummer/singer, Dike-Bleeding Heart
October 19, 1958 John Bloom, [Joe Bob Briggs], drive-in movie critic
October 19, 1957 Karl Wallingher, Prestatyn Wales, rocker, World Party
October 19, 1956 Nino DeFranco, rocker, DeFranco Family
October 19, 1956 Sue Barker, tennis pro, French Open 1976
October 19, 1955 Lonnie Shelton, NBA forward, New York Knick, Seattle Supersonics
October 19, 1955 Pat Klous, Hutchinson, Kansas, actress, Marcy-Flying High, Judy-Love Boat
October 19, 1952 Alexander Leibkind, Germany, judo, Oly-76, /WLAF GM for the Rhein Fire
October 19, 1952 Veronica Judith Sainz Castro, Mexico, spanish singer and actress, Nana
October 19, 1951 Annie Golden, born in Brooklyn, New York, actress, Forever Lulu, Hair
October 19, 1948 Chester Biscardi, composer
October 19, 1947 Wilbert Hart, U.S. singer, Four Gents, Delfonics-Didn't I
October 19, 1946 Bob Holland, cricketer, Australian leg-spinner at age 38
October 19, 1946 Philip Pullman, English Writer
October 19, 1945 Ahmed Abel-Wadoud Karadawi, academic/activist
October 19, 1945 Divine, [Harris Glenn Milstead], born in Baltimore, Maryland, actress, Pink Flamingo
October 19, 1945 Harris Glenn Divine, Baltimore MD
October 19, 1945 John Lithgow, born in Rochester, New York, actor, Harry and Hendersons, Pelican Brief
October 19, 1945 Patricia Ireland, feminist/president, National Organization of Women
October 19, 1945 Patrick Simmons, rocker, Doobie Brothers
October 19, 1944 George McCrae, U.S. singer, Lead Me On, Rock Your Baby
October 19, 1944 Keith Adrian, [Johnson], Indies/Dutch actor, Intrepid Mr. Twist
October 19, 1944 Peter Tosh, rocker
October 19, 1943 Michael Findlay, cricket wicket-keeper, WI early 70's
October 19, 1943 Robert Morris, composer
October 19, 1943 Robin Greville Holloway, composer
October 19, 1941 Simon Ward, born in London, England, actor, 4 Musketeers, 4 Feathers
October 19, 1940 Jerzy Kulej, Poland, light welterweight boxer, Olympics gold 1964, 68
October 19, 1940 Michael Gambon, English actor, Singing Detective, Paris at Night
October 19, 1939 Benita Valente, Delano California, soprano, Pamina-Die Zauberflote
October 19, 1938 Ton Regtien, Dutch student leader
October 19, 1937 Nicholas Palmer, television writer/producer
October 19, 1937 Peter Max, psychadelic artist, Dynamite Chicken
October 19, 1937 Sean Garrison, New York City, actor, Up Periscope, Splendor in the Grass
October 19, 1936 Johnetta Betsch Cole, educator/president, Spellman College, /, Sen-D-KY
October 19, 1936 Tony Lo Bianco, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Ann Jillian Story, Hizzoner!
October 19, 1935 Jim Reeves, rocker
October 19, 1934 David Guard, rocker, Kingston Trio
October 19, 1934 Des Hoare, cricketer, Australian quickie in Test in 1961 vs. W Indies
October 19, 1934 Yakubu Gowon, Statesman
October 19, 1933 Brian Booth, cricketer, dual Australian cricket/hockey international
October 19, 1933 Wilfried Dietrich, German FR, super-heavyweight 1960 Olympics gold
October 19, 1932 Lloyd Haynes, South Bend Indiana, actor, Pete Dixon-Room 222
October 19, 1932 Robert Reed, born in Highland Park, Illinois, actor, Mike-Brady Bunch, Nurse
October 19, 1931 John LeCarre, [Cornwell], England, spy novelist, Little Drummer Girl
October 19, 1931 Laszlo Kalmar, composer
October 19, 1930 Tom ap Rees, botanist
October 19, 1929 Balbir Singh, India, field hockey player, Olympics gold 1948-56
October 19, 1929 Dumitru Capoianu, composer
October 19, 1928 Buff Cobb, Florence Italy, actress, Masquerade Party
October 19, 1927 Marjorie Tallchief, U.S. ballerina, Harkness Ballet
October 19, 1927 Pierre Alechinsky, Belgian painter/director, Cobra
October 19, 1925 Bernard Hepton, Bradford England, actor, 6 Wives of Henry VIII
October 19, 1925 Victor Zorza, journalist/Russian specialist
October 19, 1922 Jack Anderson, born in Long Beach, California, journalist, Washington Post
October 19, 1921 George Nader, born in Pasadena, California, actor, Robot Monster, Away All Boats
October 19, 1921 Gunnar Nordahl, Sweden, soccer player 1948 Olympics gold
October 19, 1920 LaWanda Page, born in Cleveland, Ohio, actress, Aunt Esther-Sanford and Sons
October 19, 1918 Louis Althusser, French philosopher, For Marx, Strangled His Wife
October 19, 1918 Robert Charles Evans, mountaineer/doctor
October 19, 1916 David Lewis, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, actor, Edward Quartermaine-General Hospital
October 19, 1916 Emil Gilels, Odessa Russia, pianist, Brussels Competition-1938
October 19, 1916 Karl-Birger Blomdahl, Sweden, opera composer, Herr von Hancken
October 19, 1916 Toby Rowland, theatrical manager
October 19, 1914 Harold Gimblett, cricketer, legendary Somerset and England batsman
October 19, 1913 Jean Urruty, France, Jai-Alai champion
October 19, 1913 Vasco Pratolini, Italian writer, Le ragazze di San Frediano
October 19, 1911 George Cates, New York City, orch leader, Lawrence Welk Show
October 19, 1911 Hilde Spiel, writer
October 19, 1910 Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, India, astrophysicist, Nobel 1983
October 19, 1909 Robert Beatty, Ontario, actor, Amorous Mr. Pawn, Where Eagles Dare
October 19, 1908 Nils Geirr Tveitt, composer
October 19, 1908 Patrick Cairns "Spike" Hughes, British jazz musician/composer, Elegy
October 19, 1903 Vittorio Giannini, composer
October 19, 1901 Arleigh A Burke, Colo, Admiral, WW II, Solomon Islands, Navy Cross
October 19, 1901 Arleigh Burke, Soldier
October 19, 1900 Bill Ponsford, cricketer, great Australian batsman, HS 437 Vic vs. NSW
October 19, 1900 Theodoro Valcarcel, composer
October 19, 1899 Miguel Asturias, Guatemala, poet/diplomat, Hombres de Maiz, Nobel 67
October 19, 1895 Louis Mumford, cultural historian/city planner/writer
October 19, 1892 Alexander A Aljechin, Russian/French chess champ, 1927-35, 37-46
October 19, 1892 Ilmari Hannikainen, composer
October 19, 1889 Uncle Art Satherly, entertainer, 1968 Acad of Country Music Award
October 19, 1882 Vincas Kreve-Mickievicius, Lithuania, poet/philologist/playwright
October 19, 1876 Mordecai, 3 finger, Brown, hall of fame pitcher
October 19, 1873 Barton King, cricketer, North America's greatest all-rounder
October 19, 1873 Jaap Eden, Dutch World Champion cycling and speed skating
October 19, 1871 Walter B Cannon, U.S. physiologist, Wisdom of the Body
October 19, 1868 Bertha Landes, 1st woman elected mayor of a major U.S. city, Seattle
October 19, 1866 Clarence Lucas, composer
October 19, 1865 Godfrey Cripps, cricketer, one Test South Africa vs. England 1892, 18 and 3
October 19, 1863 John Huston Finley, Illinois, editor of the New York Times, 1937-38
October 19, 1862 Auguste Lumiere, made 1st movie, Workers Leaving Lumiere Factory
October 19, 1860 Affie Jarvis, cricketer, Australian WK of the late 19th century
October 19, 1859 Georg Knorr, German engineer, brake system trains
October 19, 1850 Annie S Peck, mountain climber/explorer/diplomat
October 19, 1834 Francis Channing Barlow, U.S. lawyer/gen-major/co-founder, ABA
October 19, 1828 Adolfo Fumagalli, composer
October 19, 1824 Frantisek Pivoda, composer
October 19, 1824 Rufus Saxton, Bvt Major General Union volunteers, died in 1908
October 19, 1819 Joseph C Juglar, French physician/economist, Crises Commercial
October 19, 1810 Cassius Marcellus Clay, Major General Union volunteers, died in 1903
October 19, 1792 Dirk Donker Curtius, Dutch attorney/minister of Justice, liberal
October 19, 1784 John McLoughlin, Hudson's Bay Co pioneer in Oregon Country
October 19, 1784 Leigh Hunt, British writer, Lord Byron
October 19, 1690 Giuseppi Maria Carretti, composer
October 19, 1684 Johann Christoph Fravenholtz, composer
October 19, 1652 Louis Le Quointe, composer
October 19, 1605 Thomas Browne, British writer, Garden of Cyrus
October 19, 1581 Dimitri Ivanovitch, Russian son of Ivan IV "the Terrible"
October 19, 1545 Giovanale Ancina, composer
October 19, 1507 Viglius ab Aytta Zuichemus, [Aytta van Zwichem], Dutch priest

October 19 Events in History

October 19, 2006 Dow closes above 12,000 for the first time
October 19, 2005 Saddam Hussein's trial begins in Iraq
October 19, 1997 "Annie," closes at Martin Beck Theater New York City
October 19, 1997 700th World Series home run (Sandy Alomar, Cleveland Indians)
October 19, 1997 David Duval wins Walt Disney World/Oldsmobile Golf Classic
October 19, 1997 Hyatt Regency Maui Kaanapali Senior Golf Classic
October 19, 1996 Braves beat New York Yanks by record tying 11 runs, 12-1 in a World Series
October 19, 1995 "Hello Dolly!" opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater New York City for 118 performances
October 19, 1994 160 killed at battles in Tsjetsjenie
October 19, 1994 Palestinian bomb attack on bus in Tel Aviv, kills 22
October 19, 1993 U.N. authorizes arms, miltary and police supply embargo against Haiti
October 19, 1991 Longest NCAA football game (3:52) as RI beats Maine 52-30 (6 OTs)
October 19, 1991 Lonnie Glieberman purchased Ottawa Rough Riders from CFL
October 19, 1990 HCA, Helsinki Citizens Assembly, forms in Prague
October 19, 1989 "Dangerous Games" opens at Nederlander Theater New York City for 4 performances
October 19, 1989 Astor Piazzolla and Wm Finn's musical "Dangerous Games" premieres in New York City
October 19, 1989 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk U.S.S.R.
October 19, 1988 3 Americans win Nobel in physics; 3 W Germans win chemistry Nobel
October 19, 1988 Britain bans broadcast interviews with IRA members
October 19, 1988 Car bomb kills 7 Israelis, wounds 11 near Lebanon border
October 19, 1988 Roxette releases "Roxette Look Sharp!" album
October 19, 1988 South Africa anti-apartheid leader Sisulu wins $100,000 Human Rights prize
October 19, 1988 Senate passes bill curbing ads during children's TV shows
October 19, 1987 "Anything Goes" opens at Beaumont Theater New York City for 804 performances
October 19, 1987 "Black Monday"-Dow Jones down 508.32, 4 times previous record
October 19, 1987 Dow Jones Index drops 508.32 points (22%) (record)
October 19, 1987 U.S. warships destroy 2 Iranian oil platforms in Persian Gulf
October 19, 1987 Woody Woodward resigns as New York Yankee GM, Lou Piniella is named GM and Billy Martin is named New York Yankee manager for 5th and final time
October 19, 1986 "Flamenco Puro" opens at Mark Hellinger Theater New York City for 40 performances
October 19, 1986 "Raggedy Ann" closes at Nederlander Theater New York City after 5 performances
October 19, 1986 Allan Border scores the 10,000th run in Tests (v India, Bombay)
October 19, 1986 U.S.S.R. expels 5 U.S. diplomats
October 19, 1983 Columbia moves to Orbiter Processing Facility
October 19, 1983 Grenada general Hudson Austin forms "revolutionary council"
October 19, 1983 Philadelphia Flyers begin 13 NHL game win streak
October 19, 1983 Senate establishes Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday
October 19, 1982 Automaker John DeLorean arrested on cocaine charges (Not guilty)
October 19, 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers beat Montreal Expos for NL pennant
October 19, 1981 Nicolaas Bloembergen and Arthur Schawlow win Nobel for physics (laser)
October 19, 1980 Steve McPeak rides 101'9" unicycle
October 19, 1977 Corpse of kidnapped West German, H. M. Schleyer, found
October 19, 1977 Supersonic Concorde jet's 1st landing in New York City
October 19, 1975 "Chorus Line" opens at Shubert Theater New York City for 6137 performances
October 19, 1975 Cleveland Browns' Don Cockroft kicks club record 5 field goals
October 19, 1975 Hamlisch and Klebans musical "Chorus Line" premieres in New York City
October 19, 1975 Shelley Hamlin wins LPGA Japan Golf Classic
October 19, 1974 Det Red Wing Mickey Redmond scores 1st hat trick against Washington Caps
October 19, 1974 Detroit Pistons beat Trailblazers in Portland (next win 6-1-90)
October 19, 1973 Ringo releases "Photograph"
October 19, 1972 "Mother Earth" opens at Belasco Theater New York City for 12 performances
October 19, 1971 Last issue of "Look" magazine is published
October 19, 1970 "Rothschilds" opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theater New York City for 505 performances
October 19, 1970 Amdahl Corp forms at Sunnyvale California
October 19, 1970 John Frazier kills Ohta's declares WW 3 has begun
October 19, 1969 J. Bock and S. Harnicks musical "Rothschilds," premieres in New York City
October 19, 1969 Mary Mills wins LPGA Quality Chekd Golf Classic
October 19, 1969 Oakland Darryle Lamonica passes for 6 touchdowns vs Buffalo (50-21)
October 19, 1968 Golden Gate Bridge charges tolls only for southbound cars
October 19, 1967 Igor Ter-Ovanesyan of U.S.S.R., sets then long jump record at 27' 4 3/4"
October 19, 1967 Mariner 5 makes fly-by of Venus
October 19, 1966 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk U.S.S.R.
October 19, 1966 Yardbird 1st U.S. tour (New York City)
October 19, 1963 Beatles record "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
October 19, 1962 Stalin-monument removed in Prague
October 19, 1962 U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
October 19, 1960 France grants Mauritania independence
October 19, 1960 KWCS (now KOOG) TV channel 30 in Ogden, UT (IND) begins broadcasting
October 19, 1960 Martin Luther King, Jr. arrested in Atlanta sit-in
October 19, 1960 U.S. imposes embargo on exports to Cuba
October 19, 1959 Florence Henderson joins Today Show panel
October 19, 1959 William Gibson's "Miracle Worker," premieres in New York City
October 19, 1958 U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
October 19, 1957 "Damn Yankees" closes at 46th St. Theater New York City after 1,022 performances
October 19, 1957 Maurice "Rocket" Richard, Mont, became 1st NHLer to score 500 goals
October 19, 1954 Egypt and Great Britain sign treaty; British troops departs
October 19, 1954 KAKE TV channel 10 in Wichita, KS (ABC) begins broadcasting
October 19, 1953 1st jet transcontinental nonstop scheduled service
October 19, 1953 Singer Julius LaRosa is fired on TV by Arthur Godfrey
October 19, 1952 Louise Suggs wins LPGA Betty Jameson Golf Tournament
October 19, 1951 Babe Didrikson-Zaharias wins LPGA Texas Women's Golf Open
October 19, 1951 President Harry S Truman formally ends state of war with Germany
October 19, 1950 Bird Building at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is dedicated
October 19, 1950 U.N. forces entered Pyongyang, capital of North Korea
October 19, 1949 A's trade 2nd baseman Nellie Fox to White Sox for Joe Tipton
October 19, 1949 Yanks trade Joe Gordon to Cleveland for Allie Reynolds
October 19, 1948 "My Romance" opens at Shubert Theater New York City for 95 performances
October 19, 1947 De Gaulles RPF wins French municipal elections
October 19, 1944 British premier Winston Churchill flies back to London from Moscow
October 19, 1944 Canadian troops liberate Aardensburg
October 19, 1944 John Van Druten's "I Remember Mama," premieres in New York City
October 19, 1944 Navy says black women can join WAVES
October 19, 1944 U.S. forces land in Philippines
October 19, 1943 Conference of foreign ministers in Moscow
October 19, 1943 Theater Guild presentation of "Othello" opens at Shubert
October 19, 1943 Yankee 2nd baseman Joe Gordon announces retirement (hates New York)
October 19, 1941 1st woman jockey in North America, Anna Lee Wiley in Mexico
October 19, 1939 Goering begins plunder through Nazi's occupied areas
October 19, 1936 HR Ekins of "NY World-Telegram" beats 2 other reporters in a race around the world on commercial flights, by 18 days
October 19, 1935 Mao Tse Tung's army reaches Shanxi
October 19, 1933 Berlin Olympic Committee vote to introduce basketball in 1936
October 19, 1932 Austria forbids demonstration by Nazi's and anti fascists
October 19, 1932 British government signs trade agreement with Soviet Union
October 19, 1932 Henry Ford gives his 1st radio speech
October 19, 1932 Jimmie Foxx wins AL MVP and Chuck Klein wins NL MVP
October 19, 1930 Jules Ladoumegue runs world record 1 km (2:23.6)
October 19, 1926 John C Garand patents semi-automatic rifle
October 19, 1926 Russian Politburo throws out Leo Trotsky and followers
October 19, 1925 Italian army takes Somalia
October 19, 1924 General Christian Worker's union demands 8 hr work day in Belgium
October 19, 1923 Ban Johnson persuades AL owners to prohibit boxing in their parks
October 19, 1923 Beierse government refuses to prohibit NSDAP newspaper Volkischer Beobachter
October 19, 1919 1st Distinguished Service Medal awarded to a woman
October 19, 1919 Reds beat White Sox, 5 games to 3 in 16th World Series. This series is known as black sox scandal as 8 White Sox throw series
October 19, 1915 Russia/Italy declares war on Bulgaria
October 19, 1914 U.S. Post Office 1st used an automobile to collect and deliver mail
October 19, 1912 Tripoli (Libya) passes from Turkish to Italian control
October 19, 1911 Royal Mint in London sends dies for $1 coin to Ottawa Branch
October 19, 1907 1st printing of Dutch Tribune (Wijnkoop/Van Ravesteyn/Ceton)
October 19, 1906 Georges Chemenceau succeeds Sarien premier of France
October 19, 1901 Edward Elgar's "Pomp and Circumstance March," premieres in Liverpool
October 19, 1901 Santos-Dumont proves airship maneuverable by circling Eiffel Tower
October 19, 1900 Henry O. Tanner, painter, wins Medal of Honor at Paris Exposition
October 19, 1900 South African President Paul Kruger departs for Europe
October 19, 1888 Moshav Gederah is attacked by Arabs
October 19, 1882 Pierre de Brazza meets Henry Morton Stanley
October 19, 1879 Afghan's emir Mohammed Yakub forced to resign
October 19, 1879 Thomas Edison demonstrates electric light
October 19, 1874 Mary Walsh and Charles Colson are 1st couple to be married in a balloon
October 19, 1872 World's largest gold nugget (215 kg) found in New South Wales
October 19, 1870 1st (4) blacks elected to House of Reps
October 19, 1870 British SS Cambria leaves for Noth sea coast, 196 killed
October 19, 1864 Approx 25 Confederates make surprise attack on St. Albans, Vermont
October 19, 1864 Battle of Cedar Creek, Virginia, Union beats back Conf attackers
October 19, 1864 U.S. brig-gen Emory Upton (25) promoted to general-major
October 19, 1863 Battle of Buckland Mills, VA
October 19, 1859 Wilhelm Tempel discovers diffuse nebula around Pleid star Merope
October 19, 1856 James Kelly and Jack Smith fight bareknuckle for 6h15m in Melbourne
October 19, 1853 1st flour mill in Hawaii begins operations
October 19, 1849 Elizabeth Blackwell becomes 1st woman in U.S. to receive medical degree
October 19, 1845 Richard Wagners opera "Tannhauser," premieres in Dresden
October 19, 1818 U.S. and Chicasaw Indians sign a treaty
October 19, 1812 Napoleon begins his retreat from Moscow
October 19, 1781 Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown at 2 PM; Revolutionary War ends
October 19, 1765 Stamp Act Congress met in New York, wrote declaration of rights and liberties
October 19, 1739 England declares war on Spain
October 19, 1722 French C. Hopffer patents fire extinguisher
October 19, 1682 English Lord Shaftesbury flees to Holland
October 19, 1655 Swedish King Karel X Gustaaf occupies Krakow
October 19, 1634 Beach Island in North sea destroyed by a heavy storm flood
October 19, 1630 In Boston the 1st general court is held
October 19, 1576 Dutch provinces begin consultation about Spanish existence
October 19, 1492 Columbus sites "Isabela" (Fortune Island, Bahamas)
October 19, 1466 2nd Peace of Thorn
October 19, 1453 2nd Battle at Castillon: France beats English, end of hundred year war
October 19, 1298 Rindfleish-140 Jews of Heilbron Germany are murdered
October 19, 1031 Abbot Humbertus van Echternach opens grave of Saint Willibrord
October 19, 615 St. Deusdedit I begins his reign as Catholic Pope

October 18 Deaths in History

October 18, 2002 Kam Fong, actor, Hawaii Five-O, dies at 84
October 18, 2000 Gwen Verdon, actress/dancer, Damn Yankees, dies at 75
October 18, 2000 Julie London, singer/actress, Emergency!, dies at 74
October 18, 1997 Bill Rotsler, cartoonist/writer, dies of cancer at 62
October 18, 1997 Nancy Dickerson, 1st female news correspondent (CBS), dies at 70
October 18, 1997 Roberto C Goizueta, CEO (Coca-Cola), dies of lung cancer at 65
October 18, 1996 Guiseppe Panini, industrialist, dies at 71
October 18, 1996 Hugh Willatt, solicitor/public servant, dies at 91
October 18, 1995 Ada Lois Sipuel Fisher, lawyer, dies at 67
October 18, 1995 Bryan Johnson, singer/actor, dies at 69
October 18, 1995 Iri Maruki, artist, dies at 94
October 18, 1995 John Gardener, boatbuilder/writer, dies at 90
October 18, 1995 Thomas Lyttle, paramilitary, dies at 56
October 18, 1994 Lee Allen, saxophonist, dies at 68
October 18, 1994 Richard A Garland, artist photographer, dies at 60
October 18, 1994 WIlliam Faure, producer, dies at 45
October 18, 1994 Cab Calloway, American Musician
October 18, 1993 Dionisio Herrero, Spanish air force general, murdered at 63
October 18, 1993 Lois Kibbee, actress (Edge of Night), dies of brain tumor at 71
October 18, 1993 Smail Yefsah, Algerian TV journalist, murdered at 31
October 18, 1988 Dimitri Frenkel Frank, writer and director (Hadimassa), dies at 60
October 18, 1987 Theodore Brameld, author (Use of Explosive Ideas), dies at 83
October 18, 1985 Benjamin Moloisi, South African poet/Anc'er, hanged at 30
October 18, 1984 Florence Rinard, TV panelist (20 Questions), dies at 82
October 18, 1984 Jon-Erik Hexum, actor (Bear), dies by a gun loaded with blanks at 26
October 18, 1983 19/10? Albert "Carel" Willink, painter: magic(al)-realism, dies at 83
October 18, 1982 Bess Truman, 1st lady (1945-53), dies in Independence, Mo at 97
October 18, 1982 Maurice Gilliams, Flemish literary (Sources of Insomnia), dies at 82
October 18, 1982 Pierre Mendes-France, premier France (1954-55), dies
October 18, 1978 Jacques Mornard, [Ramon Mercader], murderer of Trotsky, dies at 64
October 18, 1975 Al Lettieri, actor (Beautiful but Deadly, Don is Dead), dies at 47
October 18, 1973 Crane Wilbur, dir/writer (Bat, Canon City, Yellow Cargo), dies at 86
October 18, 1973 Frank Knight, TV announcer (Chronoscope), dies at 79
October 18, 1973 Walt Kelly, U.S. comic strip artist (Pogo), dies at 60
October 18, 1968 Lee Tracy, actor (Doctor X, Bombshell, Best Man), dies of cancer at 70
October 18, 1966 Bill Nestell, U.S. actor (Dangerous Venture), dies of heart attack at 73
October 18, 1965 Frank Hutchens, composer, dies at 73
October 18, 1965 Henry Travers, actor (Bells of St. Mary, High Sierra), dies at 91
October 18, 1963 Claudio Carneyro, composer, dies at 68
October 18, 1955 Jose Ortega y Gasset, Spanish philosopher, dies at 72
October 18, 1953 Douwe Kalma, Fries literature/christian-socialist, dies at 57
October 18, 1953 Federico Gerdes, composer, dies at 80
October 18, 1948 [Heinrich A H] Walther von Brauchitsch, German fieldmarshal, dies
October 18, 1943 Adrianus M de Young, writer (Merijntje Gijzen's Youth), dies at 55
October 18, 1943 Benedictus H Dancer, botanist, dies at 52
October 18, 1941 Dirk Fock, governor-general van/of Neth-Indies 1921-6, dies at 83
October 18, 1940 Suze Groeneweg, 1st woman in Dutch 2nd Chamber (1918-37), dies at 65
October 18, 1938 Karl J Kautsky, Austrian marxist/socialist, dies
October 18, 1931 Thomas Alva Edison, inventor, dies in West Orange, NJ, at 84
October 18, 1931 Thomas A. Edison, American Inventor
October 18, 1911 Alfred Binet, French Psychologist
October 18, 1910 Thaddaus Robl, German bicyclist (world record), dies
October 18, 1909 Alfredo Oriani, Italian writer (La rivolta ideal), dies
October 18, 1898 Jakov P Polonski, Russian poet (Stichotvorenija), dies at 78
October 18, 1893 Charles F Gounod, French composer (La reine the Saba), dies at 75
October 18, 1893 Lucy [Blackwell-]Stone, U.S. abolitionist/feminist, dies
October 18, 1893 Charles Gounod, French Composer
October 18, 1876 Francis Preston Blair, newspaper editor (Washington Globe), dies at 85
October 18, 1865 Lord Henry JT Palmerston, English min of Foreign affairs, dies at 80
October 18, 1864 David Bell Birney, U.S. lawyer/Union general-major, dies at 39
October 18, 1864 Jacques Francois Gallay, composer, dies at 68
October 18, 1862 James Creighton, dies of rupture bladder from hitting HR on Oct 14th
October 18, 1839 French Jozef Kinsoen, Flemish portrait painter, dies at 68
October 18, 1832 Othon Joseph Vandenbroek, composer, dies at 73
October 18, 1830 Peter I Petrovic Njegos, bishop (Montenegro), dies
October 18, 1817 Etienne-Nicolas Mehul, opera composer (Chant du depart), dies at 54
October 18, 1788 Jean-Guillain Cardon, composer, dies at 56
October 18, 1771 Robert Praelisauer, composer, dies at 62
October 18, 1767 Joseph Paul Ziegler, composer, dies at 45
October 18, 1708 Henry Van Nassau, stable master/fieldmarshal, dies at 67
October 18, 1678 Cornelis Galle II, Flemish engraver/illustrator, dies at 63
October 18, 1678 Jacob Jordaens, Flemish barok painter, dies at 85
October 18, 1676 Nathaniel Bacon, rallied against Virginian government, killed at 29
October 18, 1669 Abraham Willaerts, painter (Brazilie), dies
October 18, 1634 Pierre De La Barre, composer, dies at 42
October 18, 1589 Adolf van Nieuwenaar and Meurs, viceroy of Utrecht, dies in battle
October 18, 1562 Petrus van Alcantara, Spanish Franciscan saint, dies
October 18, 1558 Maria, queen of Hungary/guardian of Netherlands (1531-55), dies at 53
October 18, 1545 John Taverner, English composer (Western Wynde), dies at about 55
October 18, 1526 Lucas Vazquez de Ayllo, Spanish colonialist (settles SC), dies
October 18, 1503 Pius III, [Francesco Todeschini], Pope (9/22-10/18/1503), dies
October 18, 1459 Jan of Heinsberg, bishop of Luik (1419-56), dies
October 18, 1340 Henry Henricus of Friemar, Augustine philosopher, dies
October 18, 1216 John, king of England (1199-1216, Magna Charta), dies
October 18, 707 John VII, Greek Pope (705-07), dies

October 18 Birthdays in History

October 18, 1981 Richard Vuu, actor, Last Emperor
October 18, 1977 Chris McKenna, Queens, New York, actor, Joey-One Live to Live
October 18, 1975 Rebeca Tamez, Miss Mexico Universe 1997
October 18, 1973 Demetrious Maxie, CFL defensive end for the Toronto Argonauts
October 18, 1973 John Baldwin, Jr., born in Dallas, Texas, figure skater, 1996 SW Pacific Sr champ
October 18, 1972 Angie Marzetta, Norfolk Virginia, female outfielder, Silver Bullets
October 18, 1972 James Stream Thurmond, Jr., son of U.S. senator Strom Thurmond
October 18, 1971 Bob Whitfield, NFL tackle for the Atlanta Falcons
October 18, 1971 Emmett Waldron, WLAF linebacker for the Scottish Claymores
October 18, 1971 Karen J McNenny, Missoula Montana, Miss Montana-America 1991
October 18, 1971 Tammy Harris, Williamstown, New York, Miss America-New York State 1997
October 18, 1970 Bob Kennedy, Bloomington Indiana, 5k runner
October 18, 1970 Camille Spitaleri, born in Mountain View, California, female infielder, Silver Bullets
October 18, 1970 Mark Schenning, Dutch soccer player, Go Ahead Eagles
October 18, 1970 Shane Bonham, NFL defensive linesman, Detroit Lions
October 18, 1969 Anthony Avent, NBA forward for the Vancouver Grizzlies
October 18, 1968 Denisa Szabova, Bratislava Czechoslovakia, tennis star, 1987 Futures-GER
October 18, 1968 Michael Stich, Germany, tennis star
October 18, 1968 Narendra Hirwani, cricketer, Ind leggie 16 wickets vs. WI on debut 1988
October 18, 1968 Stuart Law, cricketer, prolific Queensland batsman, Australia 1995
October 18, 1967 Gary John Anderson, Wanganui NZ, cyclist 1996 Olympics
October 18, 1966 Alan Mills, Lakeland Florida, pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles
October 18, 1966 Angela Visser, Neth, Miss Universe, 1989
October 18, 1966 Denise Philbrick, LPGA golfer
October 18, 1966 Jerod Swallow, Ann Arbor, Michigan, dance skater, & Punsalan-1997 Natls
October 18, 1966 Kristine Middeler, Felicity, Ohio, WPVA volleyballer, U.S. Open-13th-1994
October 18, 1965 Fayette Purser, Sydney Australia, golfer, NSW State Rep 1987-88
October 18, 1964 Etsuko Inoue, Japan, tennis star
October 18, 1964 George Ferris, cricketer, Leewards fast bowler
October 18, 1962 Jody Anschutz, Minneapolis, LPGA golfer, 1987 du Maurier Ltd Classic
October 18, 1962 Vincent Spano, born in Brooklyn, New York, actor, Alphabet City, Maria's Lovers
October 18, 1961 Eric Jespersen, Port Alberni BC, star yachter, Olympics-bronze-92, 96
October 18, 1961 Erin Moran, born in Burbank, California, actress, Happy Days, Joanie Loves Chachi
October 18, 1961 Gladstone Small, cricketer, in Barbados England quickie with no neck
October 18, 1961 Wynton Marsalis, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, jazz trumpeter, Grammy 1983
October 18, 1960 Doug Lidster, Kamloops, NHL defenseman for the New York Rangers
October 18, 1960 Emily Arth, Evanston, Illinois, playmate, Jun, 1988
October 18, 1958 Hal Haenel, born in St. Louis, Missouri, star yachter, Olympics-8th-1988, 92, 96
October 18, 1958 James M Talent, Rep-R-Missouri
October 18, 1958 Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brussels Belgium, actor, Kickboxer, No Retreat
October 18, 1958 Kjell Samuelsson, Tyngsryd Swe, NHL defenseman for the Philadelphia Flyers
October 18, 1957 Jon Lindstrom, Medford Ore, actor, Kevin Collins-General Hospital
October 18, 1956 Martina Navratilova, Revnice Czechoslovakia, tennis, Wimbledon 1989,79,82-87
October 18, 1956 James Talent, American Politician
October 18, 1952 Ketih Knudsen, Ames, Iowa, rocker, Doobie Brothers
October 18, 1952 Roy Dias, cricketer, pioneering Sri Lankan Test batsman
October 18, 1951 Pam Dawber, Detroit, actress, Mindy-Mork and Mindy, My Sister Sam
October 18, 1950 Merry Martin, Camden, Michigan, actress, Leslie-Peter Loves Mary
October 18, 1950 Patrick L Swindall, Rep-R-GA, 1985-
October 18, 1950 Sheila White, born in London, England, actress, I Claudius
October 18, 1949 Gary Richrath, Peoria, Illinois, rock guitarist, REO Speedwagon
October 18, 1948 Isabel E Allen, biostatician
October 18, 1947 Joe Morton, New York City, actor, Hal-Grady, Abel Marsh-Another World
October 18, 1947 John Johnson, NBA, Seattle SuperSonic
October 18, 1947 Laura Nyro, Bronx, singer and songwriter, Eli's Coming, Stoney End
October 18, 1947 Luc Journet, Belgian physician, Order of Zonnetempel
October 18, 1945 Christopher Shays, Rep-R-Connecticut
October 18, 1944 Katherine Kurtz, UK, sci-fi author, Deryni Rising, Saint Camber
October 18, 1943 Russ Giguere, Portsmouth NH, rock guitarist and vocalist, Association
October 18, 1942 Willie Horton, baseball slugger for the Detroit Tigers
October 18, 1939 Lee Harvey Oswald, assassin, John F. Kennedy
October 18, 1939 Mike Ditka, coach/tight-end, Bears, Cowboys, NFL rookie year 1961
October 18, 1938 Ronnie Bright, rocker, Coasters
October 18, 1935 John B Coleman, Boston, hotel magnate, Ritz Carlton
October 18, 1935 Jorge Cervello, composer
October 18, 1935 Peter Boyle, Philadelphia, actor, Joe, Candidate, Everybody Loves Raymond
October 18, 1934 Inger Stevens, Stockholm Sweden, actress, Katy-Farmer's Daughter
October 18, 1933 Forrest Gregg, NFL tackle, Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys
October 18, 1931 Catharina I "Ien" Dales, Dutch Internal minister, 1989-94
October 18, 1930 Frank Carlucci, National Security Adviser/Sec of Defense, 1987-89
October 18, 1929 Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, president of Nicaragua, 1990-
October 18, 1928 Keith Jackson, Carrolton, Georgia, sportscaster, ABC Monday Night Football
October 18, 1928 R H "Deepak" Shodhan, cricketer, century on Test debut for India
October 18, 1927 Ramesh Divecha, cricketer, eleven wickets for India in early 50's
October 18, 1926 Chuck Berry, St. Louis, rocker, Roll over Beethoven
October 18, 1926 George C Scott, Wise, Virginia, actor, Patton, Bible, Taps, Hardcore
October 18, 1926 Klaus Kinski, [Nikolas Naksynski], Poland, actor, Little Drummer Girl
October 18, 1926 Thomas Millar, historian
October 18, 1925 Melina Mercouri, Athens Greece, actress/politician, Never on a Sunday
October 18, 1925 Wim van Gennep, Dutch singer/keyboardist, Heikrekels
October 18, 1924 Allyn Ferguson, born in San Jose, California, orch leader, Andy Williams Show
October 18, 1924 Egil Hovland, composer
October 18, 1924 Frank Liedel, [Leo van Assche], Flemish writer, Kaperbrief
October 18, 1923 Suzanne Perlman, Hungarian/Dutch Antilian painter
October 18, 1922 Camillo Togni, composer
October 18, 1922 Little Orphan Annie, comic strip character
October 18, 1922 Richard Stankiewicz, U.S. sculptor, 1974 Akston Award, 1966 Brandeis
October 18, 1921 Jesse Helms, Sen-D/R-North Carolina, 1973-
October 18, 1920 Anita O'Day, vocalist/actress, Outfit, Zigzag, Jazz on a Summer Day
October 18, 1919 Pierre Trudeau, 15th Canadian PM, 1968-79, 1980-84
October 18, 1918 Bobby Troup, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, pianist/actor, Emergency, Acapulco
October 18, 1918 James Cameron Tudor, politician
October 18, 1918 Konstantinos Mitsottakis, premier of Greece, 1990-
October 18, 1918 Willem J "Molly" Geertsema, Dutch liberal/interior minister
October 18, 1916 Peter Shepherd, English contractor/multi-millionaire
October 18, 1915 Victor Sen Yung, born in San Francisco, California, actor, Hop Sing-Bonanza, Bachelor Family
October 18, 1910 Albertus "Bert" Botterman, actor, Bridge Too Far
October 18, 1910 Vojislav Vuckovic, composer
October 18, 1907 Alexander Hardie Williamson, artist
October 18, 1906 James Brooks, U.S. mural painter, Acquisition of Long Island
October 18, 1906 Sidney Kiescher Kingslei, playwright
October 18, 1905 Felix Houphouet-Boigny, President of Ivory coast, 1960-93
October 18, 1903 Ambrose Thibodeaux, cajun accordionist
October 18, 1903 Emile Enthoven, composer
October 18, 1902 Miriam Hopkins, Bainbridge Georgia, actress, Becky Sharp, These Three
October 18, 1901 Vladimir Grigor'yevich Zakharov, composer
October 18, 1898 George Cuzon, Amersham England, actor, Hooded Terror
October 18, 1898 Lotte Lenya, Vienna Austria, actor/singer, Appointment, Semi-Tough
October 18, 1898 Raymond Glenn, Frankfort, Kentucky, actor, Raisin in the Sun, Carmen Jones
October 18, 1898 Shin'ichi Suzuki, composer
October 18, 1895 Raymond Brulez, Flemish author, Appearance at Kallista
October 18, 1894 Tibor Dery, writer
October 18, 1893 Roy Del Ruth, DE, director, About Face, Babe Ruth Story, Star Show
October 18, 1893 Sidney Holland, NZ, PM of NZ, 1949-57
October 18, 1892 Leo G Carroll, Weedon England, actor, Topper, Man From Uncle
October 18, 1891 Vaclav Kalik, composer
October 18, 1890 [Agathe] Henriette [M de Beaufort], Dutch author, Rembrandt
October 18, 1889 Fannie Hurst, novelist, Anatomy of Me
October 18, 1879 Grzlegorz Fitelberg, composer
October 18, 1878 James Truslow Adams, historian, Pul-1921, Founding of New England
October 18, 1877 Florence Dahl Walrath, humanitarian, founded Cradle society
October 18, 1875 James E K Aggrey, Ghana, U.S. theologian/educationalist
October 18, 1875 Len Braund, cricketer, great England all-rounder in 23 Tests 1901-08
October 18, 1872 Josephine CMA, princess of Belgium/nun
October 18, 1871 Louis de Vries, Dutch actor, Ghetto
October 18, 1859 Henri Bergson, France, philosopher, Creative Evolution-Nobel 1927
October 18, 1854 Bill Murdoch, cricketer, great pioneer of Australian Test cricket
October 18, 1854 Solomon A Andree, Swedish engineer/balloonist/Artic explorer
October 18, 1850 Francis Thome, composer
October 18, 1844 Emille-Louis-Victor Mathieu, composer
October 18, 1837 Friedrich W. Mengelberg, German sculptor/painter
October 18, 1833 Johannes Habert, composer
October 18, 1831 Frederik III NK of Hohenzollern, German Kaiser/king of Prussia
October 18, 1829 Charles Sidney Winder, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1862
October 18, 1829 Lucius Marshall Walker, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1863
October 18, 1824 Juan Valera bon Alcala Galiano, Spanish author, Pepita Jimenez
October 18, 1818 Edward Otho Cresap Ord, Major General Union volunteers, died in 1883
October 18, 1818 Jose da Silva Mendes Leal, Portuguese author, Gloria e Martirio
October 18, 1811 Hugh Thompson Reid, Brig General Union volunteers, died in 1874
October 18, 1806 John Breckinridge Grayson, Brig Genl Confederate Army, died in 1861
October 18, 1804 Rama IV, [Phra Chomklao Chaoyuhua], king of Thailand, 1851-68
October 18, 1794 Ferdinand Lukas Schubert, composer
October 18, 1789 Giovanni Tadolini, composer
October 18, 1785 Thomas Love Peacock, English author, Headlong Hall
October 18, 1777 Heinrich von Kleist, Germany, dramatist/poet, Penthesilea
October 18, 1774 Adolfs Muller, writer
October 18, 1753 Jean J R de Cambacere, French lawyer/minister of justice
October 18, 1712 Jeremias van Riemsdijk, gov-general of Dutch Indies, 1775-77
October 18, 1706 Baldassare Galuppi, Italian composer, opera's buffa
October 18, 1697 Giovanni Canaletto, Venetian painter, Venicei Regatta on Grand Canal
October 18, 1668 Johan Georg IV, elector of Saxony, 1691-94
October 18, 1668 Wierich PL earl von Daun, Austrian prince of Thiano/fieldmarshall
October 18, 1663 Frans Eugenius, duke/prince of Savoye/land guardian of Austria-Neth
October 18, 1638 Lars Johnstown, [Lasse Lucidor], Swedish poet
October 18, 1611 Valentin Strobel, composer
October 18, 1547 Justus Lipsius, [Joost Lips], Dutch classic philologist/historian
October 18, 1405 Pius II, [Aenea S Piccolomini], Italian pope, 1458-64, Cynthia
October 18, 1239 Stefanus V, prince of Transylvania/king of Hungary, 1270-72

October 18 Events in History

October 18, 1998 Samsung World Championship of Women's Golf
October 18, 1995 NHL Winnipeg Jets sold to Americans who plan to move them to Phoenix
October 18, 1993 STS-58 (Columbia) launches into orbit
October 18, 1992 "Oba Oba '93" closes at Marquis Theater New York City after 22 performances
October 18, 1992 1st non-U.S. team to win a World Series Game; Toronto 5, Atlanta 4
October 18, 1992 6.6 earthquake hits Colombia with no fatalities
October 18, 1992 Philadelphia Eagle Randall Cunningham sets NFL QB scramble record of 3,683
October 18, 1992 Start of Zimbabwe's 1st Test match, vs. India at Harare
October 18, 1991 "Most Happy Fella" closes at New York State Theater New York City
October 18, 1991 U.S. performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site
October 18, 1990 "Once on this Island" opens at Booth Theater New York City for 469 performances
October 18, 1989 East German state/party leader Erich Honecker, resigns
October 18, 1989 Hungary revises constitution
October 18, 1989 U.S. 62nd manned space mission STS 34 (Atlantis 5) launches into orbit
October 18, 1988 Israel's supreme court uphold's ban on Kahane's Kach Party as racist
October 18, 1988 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk U.S.S.R.
October 18, 1984 Discovery moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51A mission
October 18, 1984 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk U.S.S.R.
October 18, 1981 Andreas Papandreous' PASOK wins Greek elections
October 18, 1981 New York Giant Joe Danelo ties NFL record of 6 field goals in a game
October 18, 1981 Poland General Jaruzelski elected party leader
October 18, 1980 Brooke Alexander, 18, of Hawaii, crowned Miss World USA
October 18, 1980 Detroit blocks 21 Atlanta shots setting NBA record (double OT)
October 18, 1979 "Beatlemania" opens in London
October 18, 1979 Iranian Ayatollah Khomeini orders mass executions to stop
October 18, 1979 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya U.S.S.R.
October 18, 1979 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk U.S.S.R.
October 18, 1978 1st daughter Susan Ford announces engagement to Charles F. Vance
October 18, 1978 New York Islanders 1st scoreless tie, vs Los Angeles Kings
October 18, 1977 1st Islander 0-0 tie-Kings at Nassau-25th time shutout-Resch's 15th
October 18, 1977 New York Yankees win their 21st World Championship, 4 games
October 18, 1977 W German commandos liberate Boeing 737, 86 hostages at Mogadishu
October 18, 1977 Reggie Jackson hits 3 consecutive homers tying Ruth's series record
October 18, 1977 Yanks beat Dodgers 8-4 for 21st world championship, 1st in 15 years
October 18, 1976 Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to William N Lipscomb Jr
October 18, 1975 Simon and Garfunkel reunite on SNL, sing "My Little Town"
October 18, 1975 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya U.S.S.R.
October 18, 1974 1st NBA game at Market Square Arena - Pacers beat Spurs 129-121
October 18, 1974 Andre van de Louw appointed mayor of Rotterdam
October 18, 1974 Wings (Country Hams) release "Walking in the Park with Eloise"
October 18, 1974 Chicago Bull Nate Thurmond becomes 1st in NBA to complete a quadruple double-22 pts, 14 rebounds, 13 assists and 12 blocks
October 18, 1973 "Raisin" opens at 46th St. Theater New York City for 847 performances
October 18, 1973 Congress authorizes bi-centennial quarter, half-dollar and dollar coin
October 18, 1973 Judd Woldon and Robert Brittens musical "Raisin," premieres in New York City
October 18, 1973 Nobel prize for economy awarded to Wassily Leontief
October 18, 1970 Kathy Whitworth wins LPGA Quality Chekd Golf Classic
October 18, 1970 Sachio Kinugasa begins 2,215 cons game streak for Hiroshima Carp
October 18, 1969 Federal government bans use of cyclamates artificial sweeteners
October 18, 1969 Jefferson Airplanes Paul Kanter, arrested for marijuana possession
October 18, 1969 Rod Stewart joins Small Faces
October 18, 1969 Soyuz 8 returns to Earth
October 18, 1968 Bob Beamon of USA sets long jump record (29'2 ") in Mexico City
October 18, 1968 Circus Circus opens in Las Vegas
October 18, 1968 Lee Evans sets world record of 43.8 seconds in 400 meter dash
October 18, 1968 U.S. Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith and John Carlos for giving "black power" salute as a protest during victory ceremony
October 18, 1967 Nobel prize for physics awarded to Hans A. Bethe
October 18, 1967 Soviet Venera 4 becomes 1st probe to send data back from Venus
October 18, 1967 Walt Disney's "Jungle Book" is released
October 18, 1967 AL votes to allow Athletics to move from Kansas City to Oakland and expand league to 12 teams in 1971 with Kansas City and Seattle teams
October 18, 1966 "Apple Tree" opens at Shubert Theater New York City for 463 performances
October 18, 1964 Marlene Hagge wins LPGA Mickey Wright Golf Invitational
October 18, 1963 IOC votes Mexico City to host 1968 Olympics
October 18, 1962 John F. Kennedy meets Russian minister of Foreign affairs Andrei Gromyko
October 18, 1962 Tony Sheridan and Beat Brothers record "Let's Dance"
October 18, 1962 U.S. launches Ranger 5 for lunar impact; misses Moon
October 18, 1962 U.S. performs atmospheric nuclear test at Johnston Island
October 18, 1962 Dr. Watson (U.S.), Dr. Crick, and Dr. Wilkins (Britain) win Nobel Prize for Medicine for work in determining structure of DNA
October 18, 1961 Emergency crisis proclaimed in South Vietnam due to commun attack
October 18, 1960 Casey Stengel retired by New York Yankees (won 10 pennants in 12 years)
October 18, 1960 In Britain, News Chronicle and Daily Mail merge, and London Evening Star merges with Evening News
October 18, 1955 Track and Field names Jesse Owens all-time track athelete
October 18, 1955 University of California discovers anti-proton
October 18, 1954 Hurricane Hazel (3rd of 1954) becomes most severe to hit US
October 18, 1954 WBTW TV channel 13 in Florence, South Carolina (CBS/ABC) begins broadcasting
October 18, 1954 WNBC radio changes call letters to WRCA (New York City)
October 18, 1953 WLJT TV channel 11 in Lexington, Tennessee (PBS) begins broadcasting
October 18, 1953 WTVK TV channel 26 in Knoxville, Tennessee (NBC) begins broadcasting
October 18, 1953 Willie Thrower becomes 1st black NFL quarterback in modern times
October 18, 1952 "Buttrio Square" closes at New Century Theater New York City after 7 performances
October 18, 1952 Vinoo Mankad takes 13 Pakistan wkts to win 1st India-Pak clash
October 18, 1951 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test
October 18, 1950 Connie Mack retires as manager of A's after 50 years
October 18, 1948 Operation 10 Plagues - Israeli offensive against Egyptian army
October 18, 1946 Aaron Copland's 3rd Symphony, premieres
October 18, 1945 Nazi war crime trial opens in Nuremberg
October 18, 1945 Paul Robeson wins Spingarn Medal for singing and acting achievements
October 18, 1944 Eisenhower, Bradley and Montgomery confer in Brussel
October 18, 1944 Soviet troops invade Czechoslovakia during WW II
October 18, 1943 U.S. bombing of Bougainville, Solomon Island
October 18, 1942 Hitler orders allied commandos to be killed
October 18, 1941 Spy Richard Sorge arrested in Tokyo
October 18, 1940 Kaufman and Harts "George Washington Slept Here," premieres in New York City
October 18, 1939 R Rodgers and Lorenz Harts "Too Many Girls," premieres in New York City
October 18, 1934 Chinese Red leader under Mao Tse Tung begins Long March
October 18, 1932 Belgium government of Renkin falls
October 18, 1930 Joseph Sylvester becomes 1st jockey to win 7 races in 1 day
October 18, 1926 Frankfurter Zeitung publishes Lenins political testament
October 18, 1925 French Gen Sarrail bombs Damascus
October 18, 1925 Salt Lake City (PCL) Tony Lazzeri hits his 60th HR of the season
October 18, 1924 Harold "Red" Grange, finest collegiate football game (4 long TD runs)
October 18, 1924 Notre Dame beats Army 13-7, New York Hearld Tribune dubs them (4 Horsemen)
October 18, 1922 British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) forms
October 18, 1918 Czechoslovakia declares Independence from Austro-Hungarian Empire
October 18, 1918 NHL's Quebec Bulldogs sold to a Toronto businessman P J Quinn
October 18, 1918 Russian 10th Army drives out White armies of Tsaritsyn (Stalingrad)
October 18, 1915 3rd Italians offensive at Isonzo
October 18, 1913 Austrian-Hungary demands that Serbia and Albania leave
October 18, 1912 Beginning of 1st Balkan War
October 18, 1912 Italo-Turkish war ends
October 18, 1910 Edward Forster publishes "Howards End"
October 18, 1909 Comte de Lambert of France sets airplane altitude record of 300 m
October 18, 1908 Belgium annexes Congo Free State
October 18, 1904 Mahlers 5th symphony premieres in Cologne
October 18, 1901 Belgium's Louise of den Plas begins activities towards women rights
October 18, 1898 American flag raised in Puerto Rico
October 18, 1892 1st commercial long-distance phone line opens (Chicago-NY)
October 18, 1891 1st international 6-day bicycle race in U.S. (MSG, New York City) begins
October 18, 1890 John Owen is 1st man to run 100 yd dash in under 10 seconds
October 18, 1889 1st all New York City World Series New York Giants (NL) play Brooklyn (AA)
October 18, 1887 Start of Sherlock Holmes adventure "A Case of Identity"
October 18, 1878 Edison makes electricity available for household usage
October 18, 1873 1st football game between Toronto Argonauts and Hamilton Tigers
October 18, 1873 Columbia Princeton Rutgers and Yale set rules for collegiate football
October 18, 1869 Henrik Ibsen's "De Unges Forbund," premieres in Christiania (Oslo)
October 18, 1867 U.S. takes formal possession of Alaska from Russia
October 18, 1863 Battle of Charlestown, West Virginia
October 18, 1862 Morgan's raiders capture federal garrison at Lexington, KY
October 18, 1855 Franz Liszt's "Prometheus," premieres
October 18, 1776 In a New York bar decorated with bird tail, customer orders "cock tail"
October 18, 1776 Battle of Pelham: Col John Glover and Marblehead regiment meet British Forces in Bronx
October 18, 1767 Boundary between MD and PA, Mason Dixon line, agreed upon
October 18, 1752 Premiere of Rousseau's opera "Le Devin du Village"
October 18, 1748 Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle, ends War of Austrian Succession
October 18, 1685 French king Louis XIV revoked Edict van Nantes
October 18, 1685 Louis XIV revokes Edict of Nantes, outlaws Protestantism
October 18, 1672 Poland and Turkey sign Peace of Buczacz
October 18, 1667 English fleet plunders Suriname plantations
October 18, 1648 1st U.S. labor organization forms, Boston Shoemakers
October 18, 1622 French King Louis XIII and Huguenots sign treaty of Montpellier
October 18, 1572 Spanish troops attack Maastricht
October 18, 1564 John Hawkins begins 2nd trip to America
October 18, 1534 New pursuit of French protestants
October 18, 1267 Battle at Marienholz: Henry III, Otto II van Gelre beat Keuls archbishop Engelbert III
October 18, 1210 Pope Innocent III excommunicates German emperor Otto IV
October 18, 1081 Battle at Durazzo/Durres: Normans under Robert Guiscard beat Byzantine
October 18, 1016 Danes defeat Saxons at Battle of Assandun (Ashingdon)
October 18, 707 John VII ends his reign as Catholic Pope

October 17 Deaths in History

October 17, 2000 Frederick Clarke, writer/publisher, Cinefantastique, dies at 51
October 17, 1998 Joan Hickson, actress, Miss Marple for the BBC, dies at 92
October 17, 1997 Paul Edwin Zimmer, sci-fi writer, dies of heart attack at 54
October 17, 1996 Berthold Goldschmidt, composer and conductor, dies at 93
October 17, 1996 Christopher Acland, musician, dies at 30
October 17, 1995 Peter Hinchcliff, historian, dies at 66
October 17, 1994 Augustus John "Gus" Risman, rugby League Player, dies at 83
October 17, 1994 Bernard Caulfield, judge, dies at 80
October 17, 1994 Dmitri Cholodov, Russian journalist, murdered at 27
October 17, 1994 Joan Barbara Grigor, artist, dies at 50
October 17, 1994 Rik van Bentum, painter/art director of Paradiso, dies at 57
October 17, 1993 Frank J Del Giudice, U.S. industrial designer (Boeing 747), dies at 77
October 17, 1993 Helmut Gollwitzer, German theologist/antifascist, dies at 84
October 17, 1993 Wim van Dooren, theologist/humanist/philosopher, dies
October 17, 1992 Ton Hasebos, cameraman/TV director (Gnome Hasebos), dies
October 17, 1991 J[ames] G Devlin, actor (No Surrender), dies at 84
October 17, 1991 Piet van Est, The Vuurbal, bicylist (7x Tour de France), dies
October 17, 1991 Tennessee Ernie Ford, country singer, dies of liver disease at 72
October 17, 1990 Ralph Abernathy, civil rights activist, dies at 64
October 17, 1984 Alberta Hunter, U.S. blues singer/composer, dies at 89
October 17, 1983 Raymond Aron, French sociologist/political scientist, dies at 78
October 17, 1982 Peterus van Doorne, Dutch industrialist, dies at 47
October 17, 1981 David Guion, composer, dies at 88
October 17, 1979 John Stuart, actor (Number 17), dies at 81
October 17, 1979 Karel Reiner, composer, dies at 69
October 17, 1979 S J Perelman, U.S. humorist (Around the World in 80 Days), dies at 75
October 17, 1978 Jean Amery, [Johannes Mayer], Austr writer (Mind's Limits), dies at 65
October 17, 1977 Robert C "Cal" Hubbard, U.S. baseball player/umpire, dies at 77
October 17, 1975 Vittorio Gui, Italian composer (Batture d'aspetto), dies at 90
October 17, 1974 Rene A de Rooy, Suriname/Antillean poet, dies at 57
October 17, 1973 Ingeborg Bachmann, Austrian poet (Gott von Manhattan), dies at 47
October 17, 1967 Henry Pu Yi, last emperor of China, dies at 61
October 17, 1966 Soledad Jiminez, Spanish actor (Phantom ofthe Range), dies at 91
October 17, 1966 Wieland Wagner, German opera director, dies
October 17, 1963 Jacques Hadamard, French mathematician (Prime Numbers), dies at 97
October 17, 1957 John HA Eman, founder of Aruban Peoples Party, dies at 70
October 17, 1944 Pavel Haas, composer, dies at 45
October 17, 1941 John S Plaskett, Canadian astronomer (Plaskett's twins), dies
October 17, 1921 Katherine Griffith, actress (Pollyanna), dies at 45
October 17, 1920 Gerard Leman, Belgian general, dies
October 17, 1917 Maria J "Marie" Bakker, actress/wife of Maarten Stranger, dies at 59
October 17, 1910 Julia Ward Howe, composer (Battle Hymn of Republic), dies at 91
October 17, 1910 William V Moody, U.S. poet (Sabine Woman, Great Divide), dies
October 17, 1909 Nicola Spinelli, composer, dies at 44
October 17, 1904 Nikolai Amani, composer, dies at 32
October 17, 1897 Isidor Dannstrom, composer, dies at 84
October 17, 1890 Prosper Philippe Catherine Sainton, composer, dies at 77
October 17, 1887 Gustav R Kirchhoff, German physicist (spectroscopy), dies at 63
October 17, 1849 Frederic F Chopin, Polish/French pianist/composer, dies at 39
October 17, 1837 Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Austrian composer, dies at 58
October 17, 1825 Peter Winter, composer, dies at 71
October 17, 1806 Jean Jacques Dessalines, Emperor of Haiti, dies
October 17, 1763 Arnold Hoogvliet, poet (Abraham the patriarch), dies at 76
October 17, 1740 Anna Ivanova Romanova, empress of Russia (1730-40), dies at 47
October 17, 1705 Ninon de L'Enclos, French Author
October 17, 1702 Walraad the Old, count/soverign of Nassau-Usingen, dies
October 17, 1638 Gilles Claesz de Hondecoeter, Flemish painter, buried at about 63
October 17, 1586 Philip Sidney, English poet/diplomat, dies in battle at 32
October 17, 1552 Andreas Osiander, Protestant Reformation theologist, dies at 53
October 17, 1312 Jan II, duke of Brabant/Limburg (charter of Kortenberg), dies
October 17, 532 Boniface II, 1st "German" Pope, dies

October 17 Birthdays in History

October 17, 1973 Keith McKenzie, NFL defensive end, Green Bay Packers-Superbowl 31
October 17, 1973 Lorie Bennett West, Miss Kentucky USA 1996
October 17, 1972 Vicki Goetze, Michicot WI, LPGA golfer, 1995 British Open-12th
October 17, 1972 Eminem, American Musician
October 17, 1971 Byron Chamberlain, NFL/WLAF tight end Denver Broncos, Rhein Fire
October 17, 1971 Ernest Dixon, NFL linebacker for the New Orleans Saints
October 17, 1971 Henry McMillian, NFL defensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks
October 17, 1970 Anil Kumble, cricketer, great Indian leg-spinner since 1990
October 17, 1970 Jean-Paul de Young, soccer player for the FC Utrecht
October 17, 1970 John Mabry, Wilmington, Delaware, outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals
October 17, 1970 Marciano Vink, soccer player, Genoa/PSV
October 17, 1970 Shauna O'Brien, Pasco Wash, actress, Showgirls
October 17, 1970 Tasha Tsang, Saskatoon Saskatchwan, rower 1996 Olympics
October 17, 1969 Alfred Pupunu, NFL tight end for the San Diego Chargers
October 17, 1969 Joe Courtney, NBA forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers
October 17, 1969 Theodore Ernest Els, Johannesburg South Africa, PGA golfer, 1994 U.S. Open
October 17, 1968 Heather McDermid, Calgary Alberta, rower 1996 Olympics
October 17, 1968 Ziggy Marley, reggae performer
October 17, 1967 Adrianne Werdel Witmeyer, born in Los Angeles, California, tennis star, 1990 Futures-Chiba
October 17, 1967 Allen West, U.S. metal guitarist, Obituary, Cause of Death
October 17, 1967 Marianne Werdel Witmeyer, born in Los Angeles, California, tennis star
October 17, 1967 Mark Johnson, Worcester, Massachusetts, infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates
October 17, 1967 Nathalie Tauziat, Bangui Cent Afr Rep, tennis star, 1993 Quebec City
October 17, 1967 Reggie Clark, NFL linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars
October 17, 1966 Danny Ferry, NBA forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers
October 17, 1965 Connie Ann Hearn, Anchorage Alaska, actress, New Kind of Family
October 17, 1965 Pinnaduwage Aravinda De Silva, cricket, Sri Lanka's greatest batsman
October 17, 1963 Vijay Mehra, cricketer, United Arab Emirates batsman 1996 World Cup
October 17, 1962 John Dorge, Australian basketball center 1996 Olympics
October 17, 1960 Angela Kramers, Dutch singer, Dolly Dots
October 17, 1960 James Patrick Delsing, born in St. Louis, Missouri, PGA golfer, 1993 New England-2nd
October 17, 1960 Mandy Yachad, cricketer, South African ODI opening batsman 1991
October 17, 1958 Alan Jackson, born in Newnan, Georgia, country singer, Here in the Real World
October 17, 1958 Blaine McCallister, Ft. Stockton, Texas, PGA golfer, 1989 Honda Classic
October 17, 1958 France St. Louis, ice hockey forward, Canada, 1998 Olympics
October 17, 1958 Gig Gangel Harlingen, Texas, playmate, Jan, 1980
October 17, 1957 Vincent Van Patten, Belrose, New York, actor, Apple's Way, 3 for the Road
October 17, 1956 Mae C Jemison, Decatur Alabama, MD/astronaut, STS 47
October 17, 1956 Robin LO Linschoten, Dutch ass. secretary of Social Affairs, VVD
October 17, 1955 Sam Bottoms, born in Santa Barbara, California, actor, Prime Risk, Savages
October 17, 1950 Howard E Rollins, Jr., born in Baltimore, Maryland, actor, Bannister-Wildside,Another World
October 17, 1950 Michael Lynn Synar, Rep-D-Oklahoma, 1979-
October 17, 1950 Sandra Reemer, Dutch singer, As Love Goes
October 17, 1949 Bill Hudson, Portland, Oregon, comedian, Bonkers, Hudson Brothers Show
October 17, 1949 Maurice Willis Wright, composer
October 17, 1949 Timothy Bottoms, born in Santa Barbara, California, actor, Adam-East of Eden
October 17, 1949 Owen Arthur, Statesman
October 17, 1948 George Wendt, born in Chicago, Illinois, actor, Norm-Cheers
October 17, 1948 Margot Kidder, Yellowknife, actress, Lois Lane, Amityville Horror
October 17, 1947 Charles A Ingene, macromarketing researcher
October 17, 1947 Gene Green, Rep-D-Texas
October 17, 1947 Lesley Sunderland, decorative artist
October 17, 1947 Michael McKean, New York City, actor, Laverne and Shirley, SNL, Spinal Tap
October 17, 1946 Bob Seagren, Pomona California, actor, Soap, /pole vaulter, Olympics gold 68
October 17, 1946 James Ray Tucker, born in Los Angeles, California, rock guitarist, Turtles-Eleanor
October 17, 1946 Vicki Hodge, born in London, England, actress, Confessions of a Sex Maniac
October 17, 1945 Dave Cutler, CFL place kicker for the Edmonton Eskimos
October 17, 1944 Carol Cole, West Medford Massachusetts, actress, Ellie-Grady
October 17, 1943 Susan Davenny Wyner, New Haven, Connecticut, soprano, Walter Naumberg Prize
October 17, 1942 Gary Puckett, vocalist, & Union Gap-Woman Woman, Young Girl
October 17, 1941 Alan Howard, rock bassist, Brian Poole and The Tremeloes
October 17, 1941 Earl Thomas Conley, Portsmouth, Ohio, country singer, Too Many Times
October 17, 1941 James Seals, Sidney, Texas, singer, Seals and Crofts-Summer Breeze
October 17, 1938 Robert "Evel" Knievel, motorcycle daredevil, Snake River Canyon
October 17, 1938 Evel Knievel, American Entertainer
October 17, 1936 David Hobson, Rep-R-Ohio
October 17, 1935 Alan Brown, cricketer, England opening attack Brown and White vs Pak 1961
October 17, 1934 Barend P Tammeling, Dutch journalist, Trouw, Groninger Gezinsbode
October 17, 1933 William A Anders, Hong Kong, Maj Gen, USAF/astronaut, Apollo 8
October 17, 1932 Gundaris Pone, composer
October 17, 1932 Paul Anderson, U.S., light super heavyweight lifter 1956 Olympics gold
October 17, 1932 William J Hughes, Rep-D-New Jersey, 1975-
October 17, 1930 Angelo Paccignini, composer
October 17, 1930 Jimmy Breslin, Queens New York City, columnist, New York Post, News, Newsday
October 17, 1929 Ram Da-Oz, composer
October 17, 1928 Ivan Marinov, composer
October 17, 1928 James "Junior" Gilliam, Dodgers, NL rookie of year 1953
October 17, 1928 Zacharias J de Beer, South African physician/MP, DP
October 17, 1926 Beverly Garland, Santa Cruz California, actress, My 3 Sons
October 17, 1926 Julie Adams, Waterloo Iowa, actress, Yancy Derringer, Code Red
October 17, 1926 Karl Gordon Henize, born in Cincinnati, Ohio, astronaut, STS 51-F
October 17, 1922 Louis Benjamin, showman
October 17, 1921 George Mackey Brown, poet
October 17, 1921 Maria Gorokhovskaya, U.S.S.R., gymnist 1952 Olympics gold
October 17, 1921 Pricilla Lanford Buckly, editor/columnist, National Review
October 17, 1921 Tom Poston, Columbus Ohio, actor, Steve Allen Show, Newhart
October 17, 1920 Montgomery Clift, born in Omaha, Nebraska, actor, From Here to Eternity
October 17, 1920 Rudolf Hrusinsky, Czech actor, Short Cut, Golden Eels
October 17, 1919 John Moroney, cricketer, Australian opener 1949-51
October 17, 1919 Rita Hayworth, New York, [Marguerita C Casino], actress, Gilda, Pal Joey
October 17, 1919 Zhao Ziyang, Chinese Statesman
October 17, 1917 Marsha Hunt, born in Chicago, Illinois, actress, Jennifer-Peck's Bad Girl, Jigsaw
October 17, 1917 Martin Donnelly, cricketer, brilliant lefty bat for NZ post-war
October 17, 1916 Robert Lowery, born in Kansas City, Missouri, actor, Murder Over New York
October 17, 1916 Tadeusz Paciorkiewicz, composer
October 17, 1915 Arthur Miller, New York City, playwright, Death of a Salesman, Crucible
October 17, 1914 Albert Markos, composer
October 17, 1914 Jerry Siegel, comic book writer, Superman
October 17, 1914 John Mosely, recording expert/entrepreneur
October 17, 1912 John Paul I, [Albino Luciano], 263rd Roman Catholic pope, 1978
October 17, 1912 Pope John Paul I, Pope
October 17, 1909 Crozy [William] Cole, U.S. jazz drummer
October 17, 1905 Franco Albini, Italian architect
October 17, 1905 Jean Arthur, New York City, actress, Shane, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
October 17, 1903 Irene Ryan, El Paso Texas, actress, Granny-Beverly Hillbillies
October 17, 1903 Jerry Colona, born in Boston, Massachusetts, comedian, Jerry Colona Show
October 17, 1903 Nathanael West, American novelist, Day of the Locusts
October 17, 1898 Mildred Knopf, cookbook writer
October 17, 1898 Shinichi Suzuki, music teacher
October 17, 1898 Simon Vestdijk, Dutch writer/poet, 5th Seal
October 17, 1895 Doris Humphrey, born in Oak Park, Illinois, dancer, Dances of Women
October 17, 1893 Jean Binet, composer
October 17, 1892 Herbert Norman Howells, composer
October 17, 1892 Otakar Jeremias, composer
October 17, 1886 Spring Byington, Colorado Springs, actress, Lily Ruskin-December Bride
October 17, 1885 Aaf Bouber-ten Hoope, Dutch actress, Jantjes, /wife of Herman Bouber
October 17, 1883 A S Neill, British headmaster, Summerhill
October 17, 1878 Andrei N Rimski-Korssakov, Russian musicologist/son of Nikolai
October 17, 1878 Henri Mulet, composer
October 17, 1875 Alfred Polgar, Austrian writer, Yes and No!
October 17, 1864 Elinor Glyn, British novelist, 3 Weeks
October 17, 1860 Dionyssios Lavrangas, composer
October 17, 1859 William "Buck" Ewing, hall of fame catcher, New York Giants, for the Cincinnati Reds
October 17, 1848 William "Candy" Cummings, created curve ball
October 17, 1845 Franz Ehrle, German prefect of Vatican library
October 17, 1844 Miguel Nieto, composer
October 17, 1839 Helene Mercier, Dutch author/social reformer
October 17, 1835 Alexandrine-Pieternella-Franeoise Tinne, explored White Nile
October 17, 1817 Sajjid Ahmad Chan, Indian moslem leader/co-founder, Pakistan
October 17, 1817 Samuel Ringgold Ward, Maryland, minister/abolitionist, Fugitive Negro
October 17, 1815 Emanuel Geibel, writer
October 17, 1813 Georg Buchner, German playwright, Dantons Tod/Woyzeck
October 17, 1811 Albertus C van Raalte, Dutch/US vicar, owned land in Mich
October 17, 1806 Alphonse LPP de Candolle, Swiss botanist
October 17, 1734 Grigori G Orlov, Russ guard officer/favorite of Catharina II
October 17, 1730 Ernestus Weinrauch, composer
October 17, 1729 Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny, composer
October 17, 1725 John Wilkes, English journalist/MP, N Briton
October 17, 1720 Maria Teresa Agnesi, composer
October 17, 1711 Jupiter Hammon, 1st American black to publish poetry, Complete Works
October 17, 1704 Willem Bentinck, orangist
October 17, 1696 August III, king of Poland/monarch Frederik August II of Saksen
October 17, 1688 Domenico Zipoli, composer
October 17, 1626 Simon van Leeuwen, lawyer/historian, Roman-Holland regt
October 17, 1577 Cristofano Allori, Italian painter, Judith
October 17, 1563 Jodocus Hondius, Flemish mathematician/cartographer

October 17 Events in History

October 17, 2006 United States population reaches 300 million people
October 17, 1996 "Taking Sides," opens at Atkinson Theater New York City
October 17, 1995 Keith Moore sentenced to 6 years for robbing Sting of $9,000,000
October 17, 1994 Beth Daniel wins LPGA World Championships of Women's Golf
October 17, 1994 Billy Joel performs opening concert at Cleveland's Gund Arena
October 17, 1994 Kapil Dev's final one-day international (v West Indies)
October 17, 1993 Dottie Mochrie wins LPGA World Championship of Women's Golf
October 17, 1992 1st World Series with non-U.S. team, Toronto loses 3-1 to Braves
October 17, 1991 Angel Cordero is 3rd jockey to win 7,000 horse races
October 17, 1991 Atlanta Braves beat Pittsburgh Pirates for NL pennant in 7 games
October 17, 1991 News anchor Bree Walker Lampley files an FCC complaint that LA radio KFI-AM personally attacked her by discuss her having a disformed baby
October 17, 1991 Pitts Penguin Paul Coffey sets NHL defenseman scoring record with 1,053 career points (309 goals and 744 assists)
October 17, 1990 "Jackie Mason - Brand New" opens at Neil Simon New York City for 216 performances
October 17, 1990 "Les Miserables," opens at Imperial Theatre, New York and His Majesty's Theatre, Perth
October 17, 1989 Earthquake in San Francisco (6.9) cancels 3rd game of World Series, kills 67
October 17, 1988 31 reported dead as Ugandan jetliner crashes in fog near Rome
October 17, 1988 Dallas Green replaces Lou Pinella as manager of New York Yankees
October 17, 1988 Lyndon LaRouche pleads innocent to fraud, conspiracy indictment
October 17, 1988 Phillip Morris announces $11 Billion tender offer for Kraft
October 17, 1988 Rockin Robin beats "Sensational" Sherri Martel for WWF woman's title
October 17, 1988 Traveling Wilbury's 1st release "Handle With Care"
October 17, 1987 "Late Nite Comic" closes at Ritz Theater New York City after 4 performances
October 17, 1987 1st indoor World Series game (Minnesota Metrodome)
October 17, 1987 1st lady Nancy Reagan undergoes a modified radical mastectomy
October 17, 1986 U.S. Senate approved immigration bill prohibiting hiring of illegal aliens and offered amnesty to illegals who entered prior to 1982
October 17, 1986 Yitzak Rabin forms Israeli government
October 17, 1985 French author Claude Simon won the Nobel Prize in literature
October 17, 1985 Lou Piniella named New York Yankee manager
October 17, 1984 Nobel prize for chemistry awarded to Bruce Merrifield
October 17, 1983 Nobel prize for economy awarded to Gerard Debreu
October 17, 1983 STS-9 vehicle moves to Vandenberg AFB due to SRB nozzle problem
October 17, 1982 1st live orch on commerical network since 1954 (National Symphony)
October 17, 1982 Emmy News and Documentaries Award presentation
October 17, 1982 Robin Yount is 1st to have 2 4-hit games in a World Series
October 17, 1982 Sam Shepard's "True West" premieres in New York City
October 17, 1982 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Novaya Zemlya U.S.S.R.
October 17, 1980 1st-class debut of Mike Whitney, NSW vs. Qld (2-52 and 1-39)
October 17, 1979 "Beatlemania" closes at Winter Garden Theater New York City after 920 performances
October 17, 1979 D Bautista of Mexico completes 20,000 m walk in record 1:20:06.8
October 17, 1979 Mother Teresa of India, awarded Nobel Peace Prize
October 17, 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates beat Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 3 in 76th World Series
October 17, 1979 President Carter signs legislation creating Department of Education
October 17, 1978 New York Islanders start a streak of 23 undefeated games at home (15-0-8)
October 17, 1978 New York Yankees beat Dodgers, 4 games to 2 in 75th World Series
October 17, 1978 President Carter signs bill restoring Jefferson Davis citizenship
October 17, 1978 U.S.S.R. performs underground nuclear test
October 17, 1978 Yanks win 22nd World Championship capping their great comeback year
October 17, 1977 Canada begins regular live TV coverage of Parliament
October 17, 1977 West German commandos storm hijacked Lufthansa in Mogadishu, Somalia freeing all 86 hostages and killing 3 of 4 hijackers
October 17, 1976 China PR performs nuclear test at Lop Nor PRC
October 17, 1976 Coldest World Series game Yankees vs Cincinnati, 39 degrees F (until 1997)
October 17, 1975 1st Space Shuttle main engine test at National Space Tech Labs, Miss
October 17, 1975 Bee Gees Maurice Gibb weds Yvonne Spencely
October 17, 1975 U.N. passes resolution saying "Zionism is a form of racism"
October 17, 1974 "Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope" closes at Playhouse New York City after 1065 per
October 17, 1974 NBA New Orleans Jazz begin a 28 game road losing streak
October 17, 1974 Washington Capitals 1st NHL home victory, beating Chicago 4-3
October 17, 1974 Oakland A's beat Los Angeles Dodgers, 4 games to 1 in 71st World Series makes A's only team other than Yanks to win 3 straight series
October 17, 1973 5-mo oil embargo by Arab states against U.S. and Netherlands begins
October 17, 1973 Arabs decrease oil production
October 17, 1972 1st time Islanders shut-out-5-0 vs Penguins
October 17, 1972 Bob Randall's "6 Rooms Riv Vu," premieres in New York City
October 17, 1972 Chuck Berry's "My Ding-a-ling," is #1
October 17, 1971 Cleveland Metroparks' Rocky River Nature Center opens
October 17, 1971 Judy Rankin wins LPGA Quality-First Golf Classic
October 17, 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates beat Baltimore Orioles, 4 games to 3 in 68th World Series
October 17, 1970 Anwar Sadat sworn in as president of Egypt
October 17, 1969 New York Nets move from Comack to Island Garden, Hempstead NY
October 17, 1969 Plastic Ono Band's "Cold Turkey" is released in UK
October 17, 1969 Soyuz 7 returns to Earth
October 17, 1967 "Hair" premieres on Broadway
October 17, 1967 Barbra Streisand stars on "Belle of 14th Street" special on CBS
October 17, 1967 Memorial service for Brian Epstein at New London Synagogue
October 17, 1967 Pete Knight in X-15 reaches 85 km
October 17, 1967 U.S.S.R. performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipalitinsk U.S.S.R.
October 17, 1965 "On A Clear Day You Can See Forever" opens in New York City for 280 performances
October 17, 1965 WBMG TV channel 42 in Birmingham, AL (CBS) begins broadcasting
October 17, 1964 Yanks fire Manager Yogi Berra
October 17, 1963 "Jennie" opens at Majestic Theater New York City for 82 performances
October 17, 1962 Yanks beat Giants for 20th world championship
October 17, 1961 22nd congress of CPSU opens in Moscow
October 17, 1961 Battle of Paris - police kill 210 Algerians
October 17, 1961 NASA civilian pilot Joseph A Walker takes X-15 to 33,100 m
October 17, 1961 NY Museum of Modern Art hangs Henri Matisse's "Le Bateau" upside-down It wasn't corrected until December 3rd
October 17, 1960 "Tenderloin" opens at 46th St. Theater New York City for 216 performances
October 17, 1960 U.S. and Britain sign accord for nuclear sub bases
October 17, 1959 "Billy Barnes Revue" closes at John Golden Theater New York City after 87 performances
October 17, 1959 Queen Elizabeth is fined $140 for withdrawing her race horse
October 17, 1959 Stinchcomb Memorial in Cleveland Metroparks' dedicated
October 17, 1957 "Copper and Brass" opens at Martin Beck Theater New York City for 36 performances
October 17, 1957 Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visits White House
October 17, 1957 Dike Marken-Dutch mainland closed
October 17, 1957 French author Albert Camus awarded Nobel Prize in Literature
October 17, 1957 II Tsjoendrigar becomes premier of Pakistan
October 17, 1956 England's 1st large scale nuclear power station opens
October 17, 1956 Pakistan defeat Australia by nine wickets at 1st attempt
October 17, 1955 Lee Merriwether joins Today Show panel
October 17, 1954 Philadelphia Eagle Adrian Burk passes for 7 touchdowns vs. Washington (49-21)
October 17, 1951 Egyptian army fires on British troops
October 17, 1945 Juan Peron becomes dictator of Argentina
October 17, 1943 Liberators sink U-540 and U-631
October 17, 1941 1st U.S. destroyer (Kearney) torpedoed in WW II, off Iceland
October 17, 1940 German occupiers issue identity cards
October 17, 1935 Pacific Assoc of AAU votes not to participate in Berlin Olympics
October 17, 1934 "The Aldrich Family" premieres on radio
October 17, 1933 Albert Einstein arrives in U.S., a refugee from Nazi Germany
October 17, 1931 Al Capone convicted of tax evasion, sentenced to 11 years
October 17, 1927 Ban Johnson, in failing health, retires as AL president
October 17, 1923 Catholic University of Nijmegen Netherlands opens
October 17, 1922 Scottish worker begins hunger march from Glasgow on London
October 17, 1921 Belgium's public library law goes into force
October 17, 1920 Chicago Bears (as Decatur Staleys) play 1st NFL game, win 7-0
October 17, 1919 Radio Corporation of America (RCA) created
October 17, 1918 De Kooy airport in Netherlands opens
October 17, 1918 Yugoslavia proclaims itself a republic
October 17, 1917 1st British bombing of Germany
October 17, 1916 Dutch women demonstrate for female suffrage
October 17, 1912 Bulgaria, Greece and Serbia declares war on Turkey
October 17, 1904 Bank of Italy (Bank of America) opens its doors
October 17, 1899 Sutro railroad sold to Robert F Morrow for $215,000
October 17, 1896 Anton Tsjechovs "Chayka," premieres in St. Petersburg
October 17, 1894 Ohio national guard kills 3 lynchers while rescuing a black man
October 17, 1885 Baseball sets all players salaries at $1,000-$2,000 for 1885 season
October 17, 1877 Henry Morton Stanley reaches Boma during trip cross Africa
October 17, 1876 Henry Morton Stanley's reaches Lualaba River
October 17, 1871 Great Britain annexes Griqualand South Africa
October 17, 1871 President Grant suspends writ of habeas corpus
October 17, 1868 Constitution of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg comes into effect
October 17, 1862 Battle of Leetown and Thoroughfare Gap, VA
October 17, 1860 1st British Golf Open: Willie Park shoots a 164 at Prestwick Club
October 17, 1860 1st pro golf tournament held (Scotland) (Willie Park wins)
October 17, 1855 Bessemer steelmaking process patented
October 17, 1850 Knickerbocker Engine Co Number 5 organized
October 17, 1831 Felix Mendelssohn's 1st Piano concert in G, premieres
October 17, 1829 Delaware River and Chesapeake Bay Canal formally opens
October 17, 1829 German 1st assassination on abandoned teenager Kaspar Hauser
October 17, 1825 1st French Liszts operette Don Sanche premieres in Paris
October 17, 1815 Napoleon arrives in St. Helena
October 17, 1808 Political rights of Jews suspended in Duchy of Warsaw
October 17, 1800 Dutch colony Curacao transfered to England
October 17, 1797 Peace of Campo Formio: Austrian Dutch possessions and France
October 17, 1787 Boston blacks, petition legislature for equal school facilities
October 17, 1781 Cornwallis defeated at Yorktown
October 17, 1777 British General John Burgoyne surrenders at Saratoga NY
October 17, 1740 Ivan VI becomes Czar of Russia
October 17, 1720 Pierre de Marivaux' "Arlequin Poli Par l'Amour," premieres in Paris
October 17, 1707 German composer Johann S Bach marries his niece Maria Bach
October 17, 1691 New royal charter for Massachusetts, now including Maine, Plymouth
October 17, 1651 Future King Charles II flees from England
October 17, 1556 Ex-emperor Karel departs Netherland for Spain
October 17, 1492 Columbus sights isle of San Salvador (Watling Island, Bahamas)
October 17, 1483 Tomas de Torquemada appointed inquisitor-general of Spain
October 17, 1469 Crown prince Fernando of Aragon marries princess Isabella of Castilie
October 17, 1415 Jewish autonomy in Palestine ends, as Raban Gamliel leaves office
October 17, 1404 Cosma de' Migliorati elected Pope Innocentius VII
October 17, 1387 Swells convent Windesheim initiated
October 17, 733 Battle at Poitiers: Charles Martel beats Abd al-Rachmans Omajjaden
October 17, 532 Boniface II ends his reign as Catholic Pope

October 16 Deaths in History

October 16, 2004 Pierre Salinger, journalist/political press officer, dies at 79
October 16, 2000 Rick Jason, actor, Combat, dies at 74
October 16, 1999 Jean Shepherd, writer/radio artist, ", In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash, ", dies at 78
October 16, 1998 Jon Postel, Father of the Internet, dies at 55
October 16, 1997 Audra Lindley, actress (Helen Roper-3's Company, Ropers), dies at 79
October 16, 1997 James Mitchner, author (Hawaii), dies of kidney failure at 90
October 16, 1997 James A. Michener, American Novelist
October 16, 1996 Anthony Griffin, sailor, dies at 75
October 16, 1996 Eric Lawson Malpass, writer, dies at 85
October 16, 1996 Ismond Rosen, psychoanalyst/artist, dies at 82
October 16, 1996 James Wild, music teacher, dies at 68
October 16, 1996 Jason Bernard, actor (judge-Liar Liar), dies of heart attack at 58
October 16, 1995 John Walker, museum director, dies at 88
October 16, 1995 Linda Goodman, astrologer, dies
October 16, 1995 Murdo Alexander MacLeod, minister, dies at 60
October 16, 1995 Thomas Augustine Martin, academic, dies at 59
October 16, 1994 William Henry Swinburne, music teacher, dies at 87
October 16, 1993 John Bowles, president (Rexall Drugs), dies at 76
October 16, 1992 Shirley Booth, actress (Hazel), dies of natural causes at 85
October 16, 1991 Tennessee Ernie Ford, country singer (16 Tons), dies at 72
October 16, 1991 Tonny Huurdeman, singer and actress (Frills), dies
October 16, 1990 Art Blakey, jazz drummer (Jazz Messengers), dies of cancer at 71
October 16, 1989 Cornel Wilde, actor (Saadia, Comic, Beach Red, Gargoyles), dies at 74
October 16, 1987 Dana Suesse, songwriter (You Ought to be in Pictures), dies at 75
October 16, 1986 Arthur Grumiaux, Belgian violinist, dies at 65
October 16, 1986 C Wttewaall van Stoetwegen, CHU Member of Dutch parliament, dies at 85
October 16, 1985 Claude Stroud, actor (Hobart-Ted Knight Show, Duke), dies at 78
October 16, 1984 Ken Carpenter, TV announcer (Lux Video Theater), dies at 84
October 16, 1984 Peggy Ann Garner, actress (Ford Theater), dies at 53 of cancer
October 16, 1983 George Liberace, violinist (Liberace Show), dies at 72
October 16, 1982 Jacov Gotovac, composer, dies at 86
October 16, 1982 Mario del Monaco, Italian opera singer (Verdi/Puccini), dies at 67
October 16, 1981 Moshe Dayan, Israel's general/minister of Defense, dies at 66
October 16, 1981 Stanley Clements, actor (Boys' Prison, Army Bound, Hot News), dies
October 16, 1981 William Holden, actor (Casino Royale), dies at 63
October 16, 1980 Carl PM Romme, Dutch minister of Social Affairs (KVP), dies at 83
October 16, 1978 Dan Dailey, dancer/actor (Gov Drinkwater-Governor and JJ), dies at 63
October 16, 1977 Michael Balcon, producer, dies at 81
October 16, 1973 Gene Krupa, U.S. swing drummer (Sing Sing Sing), dies at 64
October 16, 1972 Leo G Carroll, actor (Topper, Man From Uncle), dies at 80
October 16, 1962 Gaston Bachelard, French philosopher (Water and Dreams), dies at 78
October 16, 1959 George C Marshall, U.S. Army general, dies at 78
October 16, 1959 George Marshall, American Statesman
October 16, 1954 Friedrich Lubke, German politician, dies at 67
October 16, 1951 Liaquat Ali Khan, PM of Pakistan (1947-51), assassinated by Said Akbar
October 16, 1949 Hale Ascher VanderCook, composer, dies at 85
October 16, 1946 Alfred G Jodl, Col-Gen/German staff chief weather authority, hanged
October 16, 1946 Alfred Rosenberg, German war criminal, hanged
October 16, 1946 Arthur Seyss-Inquart, Austrian chancellor (1930s), hanged at 54
October 16, 1946 Ernst Kaltenbrunner, Austrian Nazi (SS), hanged
October 16, 1946 Fritz Sauckel, German war criminal, hanged
October 16, 1946 Granville Ransome Bantock, English composer and conductor, dies at 78
October 16, 1946 Hans Franc, German war criminal, hanged
October 16, 1946 Joachim von Ribbentrop, German war criminal, hanged
October 16, 1946 Julius Streicher, German District Leader (Of Sturmer), hanged
October 16, 1946 Wilhelm Frick, German war criminal, hanged
October 16, 1946 Wilhelm Keitel, German fieldmarshal, hanged
October 16, 1946 Hermann Wilhelm Goering, German SA-leader, commits suicide at 53
October 16, 1946 Hans Frank, German Public Servant
October 16, 1944 Eric Westberg, composer, dies at 52
October 16, 1944 John Eigenhuis, writer (The Dike), dies at 78
October 16, 1942 12, Dutch Communist Party-resistance fighter/3 NVV-hostages, executed
October 16, 1939 Carl Henrik Ludolf Nielsen, composer, dies at 63
October 16, 1920 Alberto Nepomuceno, Brazilian composer and conductor (Artemis), dies at 56
October 16, 1919 Charles Harford Lloyd, composer, dies on 70th birthday
October 16, 1918 Felix Arndt, composer, dies at 29
October 16, 1916 Klaas/old stick Kater, christian worker's union leader, dies at 73
October 16, 1893 Carlo Pedrotti, composer, dies at 75
October 16, 1891 Sarah Winnemucca, indian scout, dies
October 16, 1880 Edward Wolff, composer, dies at 64
October 16, 1877 John Zwijsen, archbishop of Utrecht, dies at 83
October 16, 1867 Salomon J Rappoport, Czech rabbi (Ereg miliem), dies
October 16, 1862 George Burgwyn Anderson, U.S. Confederate brig-general, dies at 31
October 16, 1849 George Washington Williams, 1st major black historian, dies
October 16, 1836 Friedrich Theodor Frohlich, composer, dies at 33
October 16, 1817 Manuel C Piar, Curacaos/Venezulian freedom writer, dies
October 16, 1814 Juan Jose Landaeta, composer, dies at 34
October 16, 1799 Antoine-Frederic Gresnick, composer, dies at 44
October 16, 1793 Marie Antoinette, queen of France, beheaded in France
October 16, 1791 Grigorij A Potemkin, Monarch of Tauris, dies
October 16, 1774 Robert Fergusson, Scottish songwriter (Scottish Poems), dies
October 16, 1750 Silvius Leopold Weiss, composer, dies at 64
October 16, 1726 Giovanni Maria Capelli, composer, dies at 77
October 16, 1694 Samuel Freiherr von Pufendorf, German lawyer, dies at 62
October 16, 1690 Margaretha M Alacoque, French mystic/saint, dies at 43
October 16, 1688 Philips Koninck, painter/etcher, buried at 68
October 16, 1649 Isaac van Ostade, painter, buried
October 16, 1621 Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, organist/composer, dies at about 59
October 16, 1594 William Allen, English cardinal/founder seminary of Douai, dies at 62
October 16, 1591 Gregory XIV, [Niccolo Sfondrati], Italian Pope, dies at 56
October 16, 1570 Baron van Montigny, Dutch earl of Horne, murdered
October 16, 1555 Hugh Latimer, royal chaplain of Anna Boley, burned at stake at 80
October 16, 1555 Nicholas Ridley, English theologist/bishop of Rochester, burned
October 16, 1553 Lucas Cranach Sr, German painter, dies at 81
October 16, 1473 Reinoud II van Brederode, viscount of Utrecht, dies
October 16, 1333 Nicolaas V, [Pietro Rainalducci], Italian anti-Pope (1328-30), dies
October 16, 1323 Amadeus V the Great, count of Flanders/Savoy, dies at 74
October 16, 775 Mansur, kalief of Abbasiden, dies

October 16 Birthdays in History

October 16, 1980 Jeremy Jackson, born in Newport Beach, California, actor, Shout, Baywatch
October 16, 1978 Abel Talamantez, Texas, singer, Menudo-Cannonball
October 16, 1978 Whitni Zimmerman, Miss New Mexico Teen USA 1996
October 16, 1975 Jacques Kallis, cricketer, South African Test all-rounder vs. England 1995
October 16, 1975 Jamila Wideman, WNBA guard for the Los Angeles Sparks
October 16, 1975 Kellie Martin, actress, Becca Thatcher-Life Goes On
October 16, 1974 Jermaine Lewis, wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens
October 16, 1974 Paul Kariya, Vancouver, NHL left wing, Anaheim Mighty Ducks, 1998 Olympics
October 16, 1972 Darius Kasparaitis, Elektrenai Lit, NHL defenseman, Islanders, Pitts
October 16, 1972 Darren Balmforth, Australian rower 1996 Olympics
October 16, 1972 Kordell Stewart, NFL quarterback/wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
October 16, 1972 Stephen O'Connor, Irish amateur snooker champ 1990
October 16, 1971 David Johnson, cricketer, Karnataka fast bowler, India 1996-
October 16, 1971 Greg Jeffries, NFL cornerback, Detroit Lions
October 16, 1971 Kathryn J Taylor, Miss USA-Kansas 1997
October 16, 1971 Simon Shanks, NFL inside linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals
October 16, 1971 Toni Foster, WNBA forward and center, Phoenix Mercury
October 16, 1970 Adrian Murrell, NFL running back/kick returner for the New York Jets
October 16, 1969 Darren McKenzie-Potter, Auckland NZ, cyclist 1996 Olympics
October 16, 1969 Doug Hocking, CFL linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
October 16, 1969 Gregory Metcalf, Ellensburg Wash, 3k steeplechase
October 16, 1969 Spencer McLennan, CFL safety, Montreal Alouettes
October 16, 1969 Wendy Wilson, born in Los Angeles, California, rock vocalist, Wilson Phillips-Hold On
October 16, 1968 Randall Batinkoff, actor, For Keeps
October 16, 1968 Robert van Oosterom, cricket opening batsman, Holland 1996 World Cup
October 16, 1968 Scott Donie, Vicenza Italy, diver, Olympics-4th-96
October 16, 1967 Joe Murphy, London, NHL right wing, Chicago Blackhawks
October 16, 1967 Michael York, Australian field hockey fullback, Oly-silver-92, 96
October 16, 1966 Donovan Right, CFL linebacker for the Hamilton Tiger Cats
October 16, 1966 Gerhard Puschnik, hockey forward, Team Austria 1998
October 16, 1965 German Titov, Moscow Rus, NHL center, Calgary Flames, Oly-Silver-1998
October 16, 1965 Lisa Bonder, Columbus Ohio, tennis star
October 16, 1964 Kay Cockerill, born in San Jose, California, LPGA golfer, 1995 Friendly's Classic-32nd
October 16, 1963 Missy Hyatt, born in Atlanta, Georgia, wrestling manager, WCW, ECW
October 16, 1962 Flea, [Michael Balzary], bassist, Red Hot Chili Peppers
October 16, 1962 Laura Coenen, Neenah Wisconsin, team handball goalie, Olymp-1988, 92, 96
October 16, 1962 Manute Bol, NBA center, Golden State Warriors
October 16, 1962 Tamara McKinney, Lexington, Kentucky, slalom skier, Olympic-4th-1984
October 16, 1961 Billy Taylor, Monticello, Florida, pitcher for the Oakland A's
October 16, 1961 Chris Doleman, defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers
October 16, 1961 Wilfried Brookhuis, soccer player, NEC
October 16, 1960 Bob Mould, U.S. singer/guitarist/songwriter, Husker Du
October 16, 1960 Val Skinner, Hamilton MT, LPGA golfer, 1995 Sprint Championship
October 16, 1959 Gary Kemp, London, rock guitarist, Spandau Ballet-True
October 16, 1958 Tim Robbins, born in West Covina, California, actor, Bull Durham, Shawshank Redemption
October 16, 1956 James H Newman, Trust Territory of Pacific, PhD/Astronaut, STS 51, 69
October 16, 1955 Ellen Dolan, Monticello IO, actress, Guiding Light, Margo Hughes-ATWT
October 16, 1953 Martha Smith, born in Cleveland, Ohio, actress, Animal House, /playmate, July 1973
October 16, 1953 Susan Pedersen, U.S., 4 x 100m medley swimmer, 1968 Olympics gold
October 16, 1953 Tony Carey, born in Fresno California, rocker
October 16, 1952 Christopher Cox, Rep-R-California
October 16, 1951 Alan Wheat, Rep-D-Missouri, 1983-
October 16, 1951 Daniel Gerroll, London, actor, Big Business
October 16, 1948 Michael Tylo, Detroit, actor, Guiding Light, Blade-Young and Restless
October 16, 1947 Bob Weir, born in San Francisco, California, guitarist, Grateful Dead-Uncle Joe's Band
October 16, 1947 David Zucker, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, director, Airplane, Naked Gun, Top Secret
October 16, 1946 Suzanne Somers, San Bruno California, actress, 3's Company, Step by Step
October 16, 1945 Paul Monette, writer
October 16, 1944 Bob Cottam, cricketer, England fast-medium on 2 India/Pakistan tours
October 16, 1944 Johnny Washbrook, Toronto, actor, Ken-My Friend Flicka
October 16, 1943 C Fred Turner, rock bassist/vocalist, Bachman-Turner Overdrive
October 16, 1942 Dave Lovelady, rocker
October 16, 1941 Derek David Bourgeois, composer
October 16, 1941 Erkki Jokinen, composer
October 16, 1941 Tim McCarver, baseball catcher, Cards, Phils, asportscaster, ABC, CBS
October 16, 1940 Barry Corbin, actor, Maurice-Northern Exposure
October 16, 1940 Dave DeBusschere, Detroit, NBA foward, New York Knick, /last ABA commissioner
October 16, 1937 Emile Ford, rocker
October 16, 1937 Tony Anthony, Clarksburg, West Virginia, actor, Treasure of 4 Crowns
October 16, 1936 Gerardo Gandini, composer
October 16, 1935 Sugar Pie DeSanto, U.S. singer, Soulful dress
October 16, 1932 Henry Jay Lewis, born in Los Angeles, California, conductor/bass, LA Philharmonic 1955-59
October 16, 1931 Charles W. Colson, presidential adviser, Watergate figure
October 16, 1931 Charles W. Colson, Public Servant
October 16, 1929 Bill Green, Rep-R-NY, 1978-
October 16, 1927 Gus Yatron, Rep-D-PA, 1969-
October 16, 1927 Gunter Grass, Danzig Germany, novelist/poet, Tin Drum
October 16, 1927 Lee Montague, born in London, England, actor, Uncle Sasha-Holocaust
October 16, 1927 Peter Brinson, dance educationalist
October 16, 1925 Angela Lansbury, born in London, England, actress, Jessica-Murder She Wrote
October 16, 1925 Daniel J. Evans, Sen-R-WA, 1983-
October 16, 1925 Lorraine Sweeny, communications specialist
October 16, 1923 Bert Kaempfert, rocker
October 16, 1922 Max Bygraves, London, actor, Tom Brown's School Days
October 16, 1922 Robert Urquhart, actor, Dunkirk, Bulldog Breed, Dark Avenger
October 16, 1921 Linda Darnell, born in Dallas, Texas, actress, Unfaithfully Yours, 2nd Chance
October 16, 1921 Michael Conrad, Washington Hgts, New York, actor, Delvecchio, Hill St. Blues
October 16, 1918 Bill Nichols, Rep-D-AL, 1967-
October 16, 1914 Christian J Modeste, gypsey king
October 16, 1913 Alice Pearce, New York City, comedienne/actress, Gladys Kravitz-Bewitched
October 16, 1913 Cesar Bresgen, Austrian composer/organist
October 16, 1911 Mahalia Jackson, American Musician
October 16, 1910 William Leonard Reed, composer
October 16, 1908 Enver Hoxha, post-war leader of Albania, 1944-85
October 16, 1907 Roger Vailland, French author, La Novice, Et Mourir de Plasir
October 16, 1906 Dino Buzzati, writer
October 16, 1906 George Martin Lott, Jr., tennis champ, 1931 U.S. Open runner-up
October 16, 1905 Rex Bell, Chicago, cowboy actor, Cowboys and Injuns, /lt-gov, Nevada
October 16, 1905 Wild Bill Elliott, Pattonsburg, Missouri, actor, Beyond the Sacramento
October 16, 1903 Mario Pilati, composer
October 16, 1900 Lloyd Corrigan, SF, actor, Papa Dodger-Willy, Prof McKillup-Hank
October 16, 1900 [Leon] Goose Goslin, baseball hall of famer, AL bat champ 1928
October 16, 1898 Arthur H Dean, lawyer/advisor to FDR
October 16, 1898 William O Douglas, Maine, 81st Supreme Court justice, 1939-75
October 16, 1898 William O. Douglas, American Judge
October 16, 1897 Harrison Kerr, composer
October 16, 1896 Edmond van Dooren, Flemish painter
October 16, 1890 Paul Strand, New York City, photographer, Native Land-1942
October 16, 1888 Eugene O'Neill, New York City, dramatist, Desire Under the Elms-Nobel 1936
October 16, 1886 Armin T Wegner, writer
October 16, 1886 David Ben-Gurion, Plonsk Poland, 1st PM of Israel, 1948-53, 55
October 16, 1885 Dorando di Desiderio Pietri, Italian marathoner, Olympic-DQ gold-1908
October 16, 1878 Carlos Pedrell, composer
October 16, 1870 Helge Rode, Danish poet/essayist
October 16, 1868 Franz X. Ritter von Epp, German general, China
October 16, 1866 Pieter J Kromsigt, theologist/publicist, Troffel and Sword
October 16, 1863 Austen Chamberlain, British Foreign Secretary, Nobel 1925
October 16, 1855 Camille Looten, Belgian priest/literature historian
October 16, 1854 Karl J Kautsky, Austrian marxist/socialist
October 16, 1854 Oscar Wilde, [Fingal O'Flahertie Wills], Dublin, Pic of Dorian Gray
October 16, 1851 James Ten Eyck, champion rower/coach, Ten Eyck Trophy namesake
October 16, 1849 Arnold Krug, composer
October 16, 1849 Charles Harford Lloyd, composer
October 16, 1849 Geoirge Washington Williams, famous African
October 16, 1837 John Francis Barnett, composer
October 16, 1832 George Crockett Strong, Mjr General Union volunteers, died in 1863
October 16, 1832 Vicente Riva Palacio, Mexico, writer/diplomat
October 16, 1830 Ferdinand van der Haeghen, Flemish librarian/bibliography
October 16, 1827 Arnold Bocklin, Switzerland, landscape/allegory painter
October 16, 1826 Piotr Studzinski, composer
October 16, 1825 Thomas Turpin Crittenden, Brig Genl Union volunteers, died in 1905
October 16, 1821 Albert Franz Doppler, composer
October 16, 1816 William Preston, Brig General Confederate Army, died in 1887
October 16, 1811 Gaetano Capocci, composer
October 16, 1806 William Pitt Fessenden, Secretary Treasury, Union, died in 1869
October 16, 1792 Francisco Morazan, L, president of Central America, 1830-40
October 16, 1765 Frederic Nicolas Duvernoy, composer
October 16, 1758 Noah Webster, lexicographer, Webster's Dictionary
October 16, 1729 Pierre van Maldere, composer
October 16, 1723 Johann Andreas Joseph Giulini, composer
October 16, 1708 Albrecht von Haller, Switz, experimental physiology, Acad of Science
October 16, 1679 Jan Dismas Zelenka, composer
October 16, 1605 Charles C Dassoucy, French writer/singer