October 19th (1943) was a Tuesday. It's the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 73 days left to the end of the year.
Historical Events for 19th October, 1943
» Streptomycin, the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis, is isolated by researchers at Rutgers University.
Famous Birthdays on October 19 in 1943
» Robin Holloway, English composer and academic
» Takis Ikonomopoulos, Greek footballer and coach
» L. E. Modesitt, Jr., American author and poet
October 19th Famous Deaths for 1943
» Camille Claudel, French sculptor and illustrator (b. 1864)
October 19th Holidays in History
» Armilustrium (Roman Empire)
» Christian Feast Day:
» Aaron (Saint) known as Aaron (Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria named Coptic Church)
» Frithuswith or Frideswide
» Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and North American Martyrs called Companions
» Paul of the Cross
» Henry Martyn (Anglican Communion)
» William Carey (missionary) or William Carey (Episcopal Church (United States) or Episcopal Church)