Historical Events
- Alberto Santos-Dumont proves airships are maneuverable by circling the Eiffel Tower in his airship No. 6, winning the Deutsch Prize and 100,000 francs
Pomp & Circumstance March
Edward Elgar's "Pomp & Circumstance March" premieres in Liverpool, England
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)
Died in 1901 1901 Highlights
About October 19, 1901
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Libra
