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June 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 June 19th. If you celebrate your birthday on June 19th, discover which famous people in history you share your birthday with.
Some of the famous people who were born on this day
June 19th 1925
The English comedian Charlie Drake was born.
June 19th 1928
The American actress Nancy Marchand was born.
June 19th 1951
The American singer Ann Wilson (of Heart) was born. See more famous people who were born on June 19th Some of the famous people who died on this day
June 19th 1966
The comedian Ed Wynn died age 79.
June 19th 1982
The American writer John Cheever died age 70.
June 19th 1993
The author William Golding died age 81. See more famous people who died on June 19th Some of the famous events that happend on this day
June 19th 1919
The German fleet is scuttled while at anchor in Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland.