Historical Events
- Hurricane Wilma becomes the most intense Atlantic hurricane on record with a minimum pressure of 882 mb
- MLB National League Championship: Houston Astros beat St. Louis Cardinals, 4 games to 2
Trial of Interest
Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity
Famous Deaths
- Corinne Lévesque, wife of Quebec premier René Lévesque (b. 1943)
- Dallas Cook, American ska-funk trombonist (Suburban Legends), killed in a motorcycle accident at 23
Died in 2005 2005 Highlights
About October 19, 2005
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Gold Digger - Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx
#1 Song: Push The Button - Sugababes
