October 19th 2024.
Good morning everyone! Can you believe it's already Saturday, Oct. 19? Time sure does fly by. As we start our day, let's take a moment to appreciate that it's the 293rd day of 2024. That means there are only 73 days left in the year. Let's make them count!
Let's take a walk down memory lane and see what happened on this day in history. On Oct. 19, 2005, the Iraqi Interim Government put Saddam Hussein on trial for crimes against humanity. It was a significant moment in history as he faced justice for his actions.
But that's not all. On this same day, back in 1781, the American Revolution was coming to an end as British troops under Gen. Lord Cornwallis surrendered at Yorktown, Virginia. It was a pivotal moment in the war and led to the eventual independence of the United States.
In addition, there have been other significant events on Oct. 19 throughout the years. In 1914, the First Battle of Ypres began in World War I. In 1960, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested during a sit-down protest in Atlanta. In 1977, the supersonic Concorde made its first landing in New York City, breaking records with its three-hour and 44-minute flight from Toulouse, France. And in 1987, the stock market crashed, causing the Dow Jones Industrial Average to plummet 508 points in what became known as "Black Monday."
Moving onto more positive news, in 2003, Mother Teresa was beatified by Pope John Paul II in St. Peter's Square. And in 2016, the final presidential debate of the year took place, with Republican candidate Donald Trump refusing to say he would accept the results of the election if he were to lose. It was a tense moment in the race for the White House.
Now, let's celebrate some birthdays! Today, artist Peter Max turns 87. Actor John Lithgow is 79. Fox News host Steve Doocy is 68. Singer Jennifer Holliday is 64. Boxing Hall of Famer Evander Holyfield is 62. "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" host Ty Pennington is 60. Filmmaker Jon Favreau is 58. Former first daughter Amy Carter is 57. "South Park" co-creator Trey Parker is 55. Comedian Chris Kattan is 54. Musician Pras Michel is 52. Filmmaker Jason Reitman is 47. Actor Gillian Jacobs is 42. And last but not least, actor Rebecca Ferguson turns 41 today.
So, let's make the most of this beautiful Saturday and celebrate all the amazing things that have happened on this day in history. Happy Oct. 19, everyone!
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