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August 19th - what happened, who was born, and who died on this day in history
Find out what major events happened on this day in history, who was born and who died on August 19th. If you celebrate your birthday on August 19th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
August 19th 1813
The composer William Henry Fry was born.
August 19th 1871
Aviation pioneer Orville Wright was born in Dayton, Ohio, USA.
August 19th 1896
The composer Walter Lang was born.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
August 19th 1944
The English music conductor and arranger, Sir Henry Joseph Wood died age 75.
August 19th 1976
The Scottish actor Alastair Sim died in London, age 75. He appeared in many British films including The Belles of St. Trinian's and Scrooge.
August 19th 1977
Comedian Groucho Marx died.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
August 19th 1960
Russia launched Sputnik 5 with 3 dogs onboard into orbit. They returned safely to earth the next day.
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