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Today in History

Monday, October 19th 2026

Events:

1789   John Jay becomes the first Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

1985   The first Blockbuster Video store opens in Dallas, Texas.

1960   The US government places an embargo on Communist Cuba.

2005   Legendary Busch Memorial Stadium is closed and destroyed.

Famous Birthdays:

1932   Robert Reed (TV Actor - Brady Bunch)

1945   John Lithgow (Actor)

1962   Evander Holyfield (Boxer)

1965   Ty Pennington (TV Carpenter)

1970   Chris Kattan (Actor SNL)

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