Historical Events
- Battle of Aishiya, Lebanon during Lebanese Civil War.
Event of Interest
US President Gerald Ford signs 1st major revision of copyright law since 1909
Famous Birthdays
- Desmond Harrington, American actor
- Joseph Andrew Duplantier, French-American heavy metal guitarist and vocalist (Gojira), born in Paris
- Michael Young, baseball player
- Omar Gooding, American actor
- Pete Loeffler, American rock guitarist and singer-songwriter (Chevelle - "The Red"; "Jar"), born in Grayslake, Illinois
About October 19, 1976
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: If You Leave Me Now - Chicago
#1 Song: Mississippi - Pussycat
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