On this day in history
What happened on 19 October
3 events from Bangladesh and around the world took place on 19 October. Use the arrows to move a day at a time, or filter by category.
- Battle of Yorktown ended — US won independenceWorld
- Napoleon began his retreat from MoscowWorld
- Black Monday stock market crash devastated Wall StreetWorld
About these entries
Each date lists a handful of events chosen for their lasting importance: milestones in the history of Bangladesh and Bengal, turning points in world affairs, and landmarks in culture and science. Years follow the Gregorian calendar.
Bangladesh dates are given as they are observed in the country. Where a historical source disagrees on a day, the most widely cited date is used.