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July 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 July 19th. If you celebrate your birthday on July 19th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
July 19th 1782
The English organist, conductor and composer Jonathan Blewitt was born in London.
July 19th 1926
The American actress Helen Gallagher was born.
July 19th 1940
The American actor Dennis Cole was born.
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Some of the famous people who died on this day
July 19th 1970
The singer Barry Wood died age 61.
July 19th 1981
The composer Louis Cheslock died age 81.
July 19th 1990
The actor Eddie Quillan died age 83.
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Some of the famous events that happend on this day
July 19th 1900
The Paris Métro (underground railway) was opened.
July 19th 1903
In France, the first Tour de France cycling race is won by Maurice Garin.
July 19th 1952
The fifteenth Olympic Games begin in Helsinki, Finland.
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