Events on Oct 19
1944
Acting Debut of Marlon Brando
Marlon Brando makes his first appearance as an actor in the Broadway hit, "I Remember Mama".
1933
Basketball in Introduced to the Olympics
Basketball is introduced to the 1936 Olympic Games by the Berlin Organization Committee.
1852
Queen of Spain Authorizes the Return of the Jesuits to the Philippines
The Spanish Queen issues a royal decree authorizing the return of the Jesuits to the Philippines to handle the missions in Mindoro and Jolo.