August 19th: What is special about this date?

August 19th marks the 231st day of the Gregorian calendar year (or the 232nd in case of leap years). There are 134 days remaining until the end of the year. Discover famous birthdays on August 19th, celebrities died on this date, the zodiac sign associated to August 19th and what happened on August 19th in history. On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 19th.

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August 19th: what famous birthdays are on this date?

On August 19th there are the following famous birthdays:


  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton (1946)

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen (1967)

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos (1963)

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry (1969)

    Canadian-American actor famous for his role as Chandler Bing on the TV show 'Friends'.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky (1962)

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John (1940)

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick (1965)

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros (1965)

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher (1955)

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson (1942)

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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August 19th: who died on this date?

On August 19th the following celebrities died:


  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx (1977)

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews (1981)

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim (1976)

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley (1986)

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt (1993)

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Romyn Fisher (2015)

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

  • Emalea Wade (2005)

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Laden Pareto (1923)

    Italian economist known for the Pareto principle.

  • Ridgely Carter (1971)

    American actress who appeared in numerous films and TV shows.

  • See all famous people who died on August 19th

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August 19th: what zodiac sign is associated with this date?


On August 19th, the zodiac sign associated with this date is Leo according to the Western Zodiac.

Leo zodiac sign

August 19th: what is special about the Leo sign?

The Leo sign encompasses people born between July 23rd and August 22nd.

You can discover Leo's personality traits and attitude and Leo's most and least compatible signs.

If you're a Leo born in August discover why August born are so special.

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August 19th: what happened on this date in history?

Here's what happened on August 19th in history:


  • Aug 19, 1919: Afghanistan gains full independence from the United Kingdom.
  • Aug 19, 1921: Ty Cobb, is 4th to get 3,000 hits
  • Aug 19, 1943: US air raid on German bases at Gilze-Rijen / Vlissingen
  • Aug 19, 1957: US Major David Simons reaches 30,933m in a balloon
  • Aug 19, 1962: Mickey Wright wins LPGA Albuquerque Swing Parade Golf Tournament
  • Aug 19, 1975: Astros hire Bill Virdon to replace Preston Gomez as manager
  • Aug 19, 1978: 422 die in an arson fire at a movie theater in Iran.
  • Aug 19, 1983: Dodgers trade Dave Stewart and Ricky Wright to Texas for Rick Honeycut
  • Aug 19, 1986: Car bomb kills 20 in Tehran Iran
  • Aug 19, 1987: ABC News Chief Middle East Correspondent Charles Glass escapes his Hizballah kidnappers in Beirut, Lebanon, after sixty-two days in captivity.
  • Aug 19, 2006: 2006 Israel-Lebanon conflict:
  • Aug 19, 2013: Sinai insurgency, 24 Egyptian policemen were killed in an attack on Rafah, Sinai peninsula.
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What day of the year is August 19th?


August 19th marks the 231st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (or the 232nd in case of leap years).

There are 134 days remaining until the end of the year.

August 19th is the 19th day of the month of August.