Historical Events
Film & TV History
"Gilligan's Island" TV pilot filmed in 1964 is 1st shown on TV (TBS)
Film & TV History
1,700th David Letterman Show
Famous Birthdays
- Bryce Harper, American baseball player (Washington Nationals), born in Las Vegas, Nevada
Famous Weddings
J. K. Rowling
Author J. K. Rowling (27) weds Portuguese television journalist Jorge Arantes
Famous Deaths
Shirley Booth
Shirley Booth, actress (Hazel), dies of natural causes at 94
1992 Highlights
About October 16, 1992
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 29 years, 3 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
