Historical Events
- California is the 1st US state to pass law banning sale and manufacture of new fur products
- Centre-back Sergio Ramos becomes Europe's most capped male outfield soccer player (168 caps) as Spain draws 1-1 with Norway in Euro 2020 qualification in Oslo
Event of Interest
Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya becomes first to run a marathon in under 2 hours (1:59:40) in Vienna, Austria; not a race by strict definition using pacesetters and pace laser markings on a doctored course
Eliud Kipchoge
- Typhoon Hagibis makes landfall on the Izu Peninsula near Tokyo, Japan, bringing record rainfall and killing at least 56 people
2019 Highlights
About October 12, 2019
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 1 year, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
