Historical Events
- Ecuadorean President Lenín Moreno cancels his austerity plan, in deal with indigenous leaders, restoring fuel subsidies, ending weeks of violent protests
- Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets new world record of 2:14.04 for the women's marathon in Chicago, beating Paula Radcliffe's 16-year-old mark
Battle of Interest
Kurdish forces make a deal with Syrian army for them to patrol border areas in north east Syria to combat Turkish offensive after US President Donald Trump pulls out US forces
Canonization
Pope Francis canonizes John Henry Newman, British theologian and Catholic priest as a saint
Sports History
Simone Biles becomes the most decorated gymnast in history when she wins record 25th medal at the World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany
- Tunisian presidential election won by academic Kais Saied defeating media mogul Nabil Karoui
Famous Deaths
- Steve Cash, American country-rock vocalist, songwriter, and harmonica player (Ozark Mountain Daredevils - "Jackie Blue", "If You Wanna Get To Heaven"), and author (Meq trilogy), dies at 73
Died in 2019 2019 Highlights
About October 13, 2019
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 4 years, 6 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: HIGHEST IN THE ROOM - Travis Scott
#1 Song: Dance Monkey - Tones and I
