day in time october 19

King John of England dies

Oct 19, 1216

King John of England dies at newark on trent and is succeeded by his nine year old son.

Largest gold nugget found

Oct 19, 1872

Worlds largest gold nugget found (215kg) in New South Whales.

Jaap Eden is born

Oct 19, 1873

Jaap Eden was a dutch athlete. He was the only male athlete ever to win world championships in speed skateing and bike raceing. He first became famous as a speed skater.

Thomas Edison demonstraits electric light

Oct 19, 1879

Thomas Edison demonstraited electric light. Thomas edison was a famous inventor. Also, he invented the light bulb.

Yankee second baseman retires

Oct 19, 1943

Yankee second Baseman Joe Gordon announces retirement because he hates New York.

Navy says black wommen can Join

Oct 19, 2012

Navy declairs black women can join the waves(navy).