Historical Events for August 19th
Discover What Famous, Interesting, and Notable Events Happened Throughout History on August 19
August 19th is the 231st day of the year (232nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. There are 134 days remaining until the end of the year.
Major Events
- **1942:** The Battle of Stalingrad begins, marking a turning point in World War II.
- **1960:** Sputnik 5 is launched, carrying two dogs and other animals into space.
- **1991:** The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
Famous Births
- **1646:** John Flamsteed, English astronomer
- **1883:** Coco Chanel, French fashion designer
- **1921:** Gene Roddenberry, American television producer (Star Trek)
Notable Deaths
- **1977:** Elvis Presley, American singer and actor
- **1994:** Linus Pauling, American chemist and Nobel laureate
- **2016:** Ed Asner, American actor
Holidays and Observances
- **World Humanitarian Day** (observed annually on August 19th)
Did You Know?
- August 19th is also known as "Aviation Day" in the United States.
- The first successful transatlantic flight took place on August 19th, 1919.
- The United Nations General Assembly declared World Humanitarian Day in 2008.
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