The Imperfectionist
By Ginia Bellafante
A would-be style guru, battling both clutter and impossibly high standards.
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On this day
October 19, 2006
Revisit the music, news, notable people, and historical moments connected to this date.
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Charges Against Assemblyman Stun His Constituents in Queens
By Corey Kilgannon
Many residents in Queens were shocked to learn of the arrest of local Assemblyman Brian M. McLaughlin on federal racketeering charges involving embezzlement and bribe-taking.
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Mets’ Rookie Beats Cardinals’ Ace, Clearing the Decks for a Game 7
By Ben Shpigel
The Mets beat St. Louis to force a deciding game on Thursday in the National League Championship Series.
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Israel Warriors Find Machismo Is Way of Past
By Dina Kraft
The womanizing that used to be considered part of Israeli leaders’ mystique is now a crime.
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Candidates for Governor Differ Sharply on Tax Cuts
By Danny Hakim
John Faso and Eliot Spitzer are calling New Yorkers overtaxed and economically challenged, but their tax plans are as far apart as their poll numbers.
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Music on My Birthday
Billboard 200
The Top 50 albums for the chart week of October 18, 2006, covering October 19, 2006.
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The Open Door
Evanescence
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Sam's Town
The Killers
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It Just Comes Natural
George Strait
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Duets: An American Classic
Tony Bennett
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FutureSex/LoveSounds
Justin Timberlake
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Notable Deaths
Historical Context for October 19, 2006
In 2006, the world population was approximately 6,671,452,015 people[†]