Historical Events
Music History
Edward Elgar's "Pomp & Circumstance March" premieres in Liverpool, England
- Santos-Dumont proves airship manoeuverable by circling Eiffel Tower
Famous Birthdays
- Arleigh Burke, American admiral (WW II, Solomon Islands, Navy Cross), born in Boulder, Colorado (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Carl Frederik Tietgen, Danish financier and industrialist (b. 1829)
About October 19, 1901
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
