Day of the year
August 19
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August 19 Zodiac Sign
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Element: Fire
charismaticgenerouswarm-heartedcreativedetermined
Birthstone
Peridot
Birth Flower
Gladiolus
Season
Summer
Numerology 9
A number of compassion, completion, and humanitarian spirit.
August 19: This Day in History
- 1812— The USS Constitution defeated HMS Guerriere in a naval battle, earning the nickname 'Old Ironsides.'
- 1839— The French government announced the daguerreotype photographic process to the world.
- 1934— Adolf Hitler became sole leader of Germany following President Hindenburg's death.
- 1991— A coup attempt against Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev began, accelerating the dissolution of the USSR.
Famous Birthdays on August 19
- Orville Wright (1871) — aviation pioneer who made the first powered airplane flight
- Coco Chanel (1883) — fashion designer who founded the Chanel brand
- Gene Roddenberry (1921) — creator of Star Trek
- Bill Clinton (1946) — 42nd president of the United States
- Matthew Perry (1969) — actor known for Friends
What Happens on August 19?
World Humanitarian DayWorld Photography Day
Did You Know? August 19 Fun Facts
- Orville Wright lived to see the sound barrier broken in 1947, 44 years after his first flight.
- Coco Chanel introduced trousers for women and popularized the 'little black dress.'
- The daguerreotype announcement on this date is why August 19 is World Photography Day.
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