What happened on 10-19-1997

Many things happened including: "Annie" closes at Martin Beck Theater NYC

700th World Series home run (Sandy Alomar, Cleveland Indians)

Glen Buxton, American guitarist (Alice Cooper) and composer, dies at 49

Harold French, British director and actor (The Cavalier of the Streets, Trio, Quartet), dies at 97

Pilar Miró, Spanish screenwriter and director (Wether, Beltenebros), dies at 57

Important Events From This day in History October 19th

19 Oct, 1954 - The Comet Jet Aicraft.

19 Oct, 1927 - Australia Aborigines.

19 Oct, 1937 - U. S. A. Airplane Crash.

19 Oct, 1947 - U. S. A. 40 Cents Per Hour.

19 Oct, 1958 - Belgium World Trade Fair.

19 Oct, 1960 - US Embargo on Cuba Exports.

19 Oct, 1960 - Dr.