Famous Birthdays
- Claire Sterling, American journalist and writer (The Terror Network), born in Queens, New York (d. 1995)
- Daniel John Cunningham, British physiologist (human breathing control), born in Kausali, India (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
- Sven August Körling, Swedish composer, dies at 77
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About October 21, 1919
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Libra