Famous Birthdays
- Marguerite Perey, French physicist (d. 1975)
- Robert Beatty, Canadian actor (2001: A Space Odyssey, Where Eagles Dare), born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
- Cesare Lombroso, Italian psychiatrist and criminologist, dies at 73
1909 Highlights
About October 19, 1909
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra