October 19th (1987) was a Monday. 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, 1987
» The United States Navy conducts Operation Nimble Archer, an attack on two Iranian oil platforms in the Persian Gulf.
» Black Monday (1987) or Black Monday - the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls by 22%, 508 points.
October 19th Famous Deaths for 1987
» Jacqueline du Pré, English cellist (b. 1945)
» Hermann Lang, German race car driver (b. 1909)
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)