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October 19

YEAR 2019

Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom's Brexit deal, this was the first Saturday sitting in Parliament since 3...

Members of Parliament met at the House of Lords to discuss the United Kingdom's Brexit deal, this was the first Saturday sitting in Parliament since 3 April 1982 during the Falklands War.

YEAR 1986

The president of Mozambique and a prominent leader of FRELIMO, along with 33 others, die when their aircraft crashes into the Lebombo Mountains.

The president of Mozambique and a prominent leader of FRELIMO, along with 33 others, die when their aircraft crashes into the Lebombo Mountains.

YEAR 1973

President Nixon rejects an Appeals Court decision that he turn over the Watergate tapes.

President Nixon rejects an Appeals Court decision that he turn over the Watergate tapes.

YEAR 1955

The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union approves the staging of the first Eurovision Song Contest.

The General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union approves the staging of the first Eurovision Song Contest.

YEAR 1950

Korean War: The Battle of Pyongyang ends in a United Nations victory. Hours later, the Chinese Army begins crossing the border into Korea.

Korean War: The Battle of Pyongyang ends in a United Nations victory. Hours later, the Chinese Army begins crossing the border into Korea.

YEAR 1950

Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program.

Iran becomes the first country to accept technical assistance from the United States under the Point Four Program.

YEAR 1948

Presidents North Carolina Gave the Nation, a monument honoring three presidents of the United States, was dedicated at the North Carolina State Capito...

Presidents North Carolina Gave the Nation, a monument honoring three presidents of the United States, was dedicated at the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh, North Carolina.

YEAR 1944

A coup is launched against Juan Federico Ponce Vaides, beginning the ten-year Guatemalan Revolution.

A coup is launched against Juan Federico Ponce Vaides, beginning the ten-year Guatemalan Revolution.

YEAR 1943

Streptomycin, the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis, is isolated by researchers at Rutgers University.

Streptomycin, the first antibiotic remedy for tuberculosis, is isolated by researchers at Rutgers University.

YEAR 1914

World War I: The First Battle of Ypres begins.

World War I: The First Battle of Ypres begins.

YEAR 1912

Italo-Turkish War: Italy takes possession of what is now Libya from the Ottoman Empire.

Italo-Turkish War: Italy takes possession of what is now Libya from the Ottoman Empire.

YEAR 1866

In accordance with the Treaty of Vienna, Austria cedes Veneto and Mantua to France, which immediately awards them to Italy in exchange for the earlier...

In accordance with the Treaty of Vienna, Austria cedes Veneto and Mantua to France, which immediately awards them to Italy in exchange for the earlier Italian acquiescence to the French annexation of Savoy and Nice.

YEAR 1813

War of the Sixth Coalition: Napoleon is forced to retreat from Germany after the Battle of Leipzig.

War of the Sixth Coalition: Napoleon is forced to retreat from Germany after the Battle of Leipzig.

YEAR 1812

The French invasion of Russia fails when Napoleon begins his retreat from Moscow.

The French invasion of Russia fails when Napoleon begins his retreat from Moscow.

YEAR 1805

War of the Third Coalition: Austrian General Mack surrenders his army to Napoleon at the Battle of Ulm.

War of the Third Coalition: Austrian General Mack surrenders his army to Napoleon at the Battle of Ulm.

YEAR 1791

Treaty of Drottningholm, between Sweden and Russia

Treaty of Drottningholm, between Sweden and Russia

YEAR 1789

John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.

John Jay is sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States.

YEAR 1781

American Revolutionary War: The siege of Yorktown comes to an end.

American Revolutionary War: The siege of Yorktown comes to an end.

YEAR 1466

The Thirteen Years' War between Poland and the Teutonic Order ends with the Second Treaty of Thorn.

The Thirteen Years' War between Poland and the Teutonic Order ends with the Second Treaty of Thorn.

YEAR 1386

The Universität Heidelberg holds its first lecture, making it the oldest German university.

The Universität Heidelberg holds its first lecture, making it the oldest German university.