This Day in Music History
October 19

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What happened in history on this day: October 19?

On October 19 in ...

  • 1953 - Singer Julius LaRosa is fired on TV by Arthur Godfrey.

Births on October 19

  • 1911 - Birth of George Cates in New York City, New York, USA; orchestra leader (Lawrence Welk Show).
  • 1916 - Birth of Emil Gilels in Odessa, Russia; pianist (Brussels Competition-1938).
  • 1935 - Birth of Jim Reeves in Texas, USA; country singer ("He'll Have to Go", "Adios Amigo", "Welcome To My World", "Am I Losing You").
  • 1939 - Birth of Tommy Ambrose in Toronto, Ontario, Canada; singer/composer, host (While We're Young (1960-61), Tommy Ambrose Show (1961-63), Celebration gospel music show (1975-76), prolific writer of advertising jingles).
  • 1939 - Birth of Benita Valente in Delano, California, USA; soprano (Pamina - Die Zauberflöte).
  • 1948 - Birth of Patrick Simmons; singer, guitarist (The Doobie Brothers - "Black Water").
  • 1957 - Birth of Karl Wallinger; rock singer-musician (World Party).
  • 1960 - Birth of Jennifer Holiday; singer/actress (Dream Girls).
  • 1960 - Birth of Woody; rocker (Voice of the Beehive - "Let it Bee").
  • 1965 - Birth of Todd Park Mohr; rock singer-musician (Big Head Todd and the Monsters).
  • 1966 - Birth of Sinitta; rocker (Omn Sinitta).
  • 1972 - Birth of Pras Michel; rock singer (The Fugees).

Deaths on October 19

  • 1994 - Death of Martha Raye at age 78 of pneumonia and cardiovascular problems; actress, singer and comedienne (Martha Raye Show TV show).

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