Historical Events
- Belvin Maynard wins the first transcontinental air race in round trip of nine days, four hours, 25 minutes and 12 seconds, race costs nine lives with 54 crashes or forced landings
Event of Interest
David Beatty is created 1st Earl Beatty, Viscount Borodale, and Baron Beatty of the North Sea and Brooksby
Famous Birthdays
- Anita O'Day [Colton], American jazz singer, born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 2006)
- Camilla Williams, American operatic soprano, born in Danville, Virginia (d. 2012)
Pierre Trudeau (1919-2000)
15th Canadian Prime Minister (Liberal: 1968-79, 1980-84), born in Montreal, Quebec
- Ric Nordman, Canadian politician (d. 1996)
About October 18, 1919
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 5 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra
