It happened on a… October 19

2018

“Halloween” film reboot starring Jamie Curtis makes a record $77m for a horror film with a female lead.

2015

Canadian federal elections: Justin Trudeau’s Liberal Party win a majority with 184 seats

2005

Saddam Hussein goes on trial in Baghdad for crimes against humanity.

2003

Mother Teresa of Calcutta is beatified by Pope John Paul II.

1999

“Believe” single released by Cher (Billboard Song of the Year 1999, Grammy Award Best Dance Recording 2000).

1990

“Dances with Wolves” directed by Kevin Costner and starring Kevin Costner and Mary McDonnell premieres in Washington, D.C. (Academy Awards Best Picture 1991).

1981

LA Dodgers beat Montreal Expos for NL pennant in the Expos first time in franchise history postseason series.

1970

Police discover the FLQ hideout where Quebec Labour Minister Pierre Laporte was hidden, and then murdered.

1966

Bobby Orr makes his NHL regular-season debut for the Boston Bruins against the Detroit Red Wings.

1960

The United States imposed an embargo on exports to Cuba covering all commodities except medical supplies and certain food products.

1959

Ottawa-born pop singer Paul Anka has a #1 Billboard hit with his single, ‘Put Your Head on My Shoulder’.

1957

Maurice “Rocket” Richard, Mont, became 1st NHLer to score 500 goals.

1944

The play “I Remember Mama” opened on Broadway. Marlon Brando made his debut with his appearance.