What Happened on October 19, 1916

Historical Events

France extends formal recognition of the Provisional Government in Crete proclaimed Eleftherios Venizelos

David Lewis, American actor (Edward Quartermaine-General Hospital), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 2000)
Emil Gilels, Soviet concert pianist (Brussels Competition - 1st prize, 1938), born in Odessa, Russian Empire (now Ukraine) (d. 1985)
Karl-Birger Blomdahl, Swedish composer (Facettes; Aniara), born in Växjö, Sweden (d. 1968)
Toby Rowland, American theatrical manager (London), b0rn in Libby, Montana (d. 1994)