September 19

September 19: This Day in History

• 1796— President George Washington published his Farewell Address, declining a third term and warning against political parties and foreign entanglements.
• 1881— President James A. Garfield died from an infection caused by his July gunshot wounds and subsequent poor medical treatment.
• 1955— Juan Perón resigned as president of Argentina as a military junta took power.
• 1957— The United States conducted its first underground nuclear test at the Nevada Test Site.
• 1985— A magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck Mexico City, killing at least 9,500 people and leaving 100,000 homeless.

Famous Birthdays on September 19

• Jimmy Fallon (1974) — comedian and host of The Tonight Show
• Twiggy (1949) — British model and actress who defined 1960s fashion
• Jeremy Irons (1948) — Oscar-winning British actor
• Lita Ford (1958) — rock guitarist and singer
• Adam West (1928) — actor known for playing Batman in the 1960s TV series

What Happens on September 19?

Did You Know? September 19 Fun Facts

• President Garfield's death in 1881 was largely preventable — he might have survived the gunshot wound itself, but unsanitary probing by doctors caused fatal infection.
• International Talk Like a Pirate Day was invented in 1995 during a racquetball game by two friends in Albany, Oregon.

Count Down to Events on September 19

• How many days until Emmy Awards?
• How many days until Oktoberfest Munich?
• How many days until World Athletics Championships Closing Day 2027?