It happened on… October 19

The reboot of the movie “Halloween” starring Jamie Curtis grossed a record $77 million (US) at the box office, a record for a horror movie starring a woman.

Cher releases the song “Believe.” It is named Song of the Year by Billboard (1999) and at the Grammy Awards (2000);

The film “Dances with Wolves,” directed by and starring Kevin Costner alongside Mary McDonnell, is released. The film is named Best Picture of the Year in 1991.

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Montreal Expos. It was the first time in the Expos’ history that they had made the playoffs.

Ottawa-born singer Paul Anka scores a No. 1 hit with “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.”

Maurice “Rocket” Richard becomes the first hockey player to score his 500th goal in the NHL.

Marlon Brando begins his career by performing on Broadway in “I Remember Mama.”