Historical events for
Monday, 19 August 2024
- Birth
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton, born in 1946, was the 42nd President of the United States, serving from 1993 to 2001.
- Birth
Roger Taylor
King's Lynn, Inglaterra
Roger Taylor, drummer for the band Queen, known for his energetic drumming style and backing vocals.
- Birth
Jean-Luc Mélenchon
Birthday of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, founder of the La France Insoumise movement and leading figure of the French left.
- Birth
Nico Hulkenberg
Alemanha
Nico Hülkenberg, German Formula 1 driver, currently competing for Haas (2024), known for his consistency and ability to maximize the car's performance in different conditions.
- —History
World Photography Day
Established to mark the invention of the Daguerreotype in 1839, this day celebrates the art, science, and history of photography. It is a tribute to the human ability to capture moments, tell stories, and document the world through images that transcend time.
† 30/3/1986 - History
Probable date of death of Frei Heitor Pinto
Probable date of death of Frei Heitor Pinto, Portuguese writer.
- History
Anniversary of the creation of the Court of Auditors
In 1859, during the reign of D. Pedro V, the Court of Auditors was established in Portugal.
- History
4th Apparition in Valinhos, Fátima
Fourth apparition of Our Lady of Fátima in Valinhos, near Aljustrel, the village of the three Little Shepherds, Lúcia, Francisco Marto and Jacinta. On August 13, the three Little Shepherds were detained by the Administrator of Ourém.
- History
Hitler assumes power as Führer
After the death of German President Hindenburg, Adolf Hitler gave himself the powers of Head of State and proclaimed himself Führer of Germany.
- History
Shooting of Federico García Lorca
The Andalusian poet and playwright Federico García Lorca is shot by Franco's nationalist forces, near the Fountain of Tears, on the outskirts of Granada.
- History
Norton de Matos's campaign for President
During the 1948 presidential campaign, the police surround the house of General Norton de Matos, candidate of the Democratic Opposition, and arrest the participants of a meeting.
- History
Dia de S. João Eudes (Presbítero)
Celebra-se o dia de São João Eudes, presbítero e fundador da Congregação de Jesus e Maria.
- History
Dia de S. Luís de Tolosa
Celebra-se o dia de São Luís de Tolosa, bispo e confessor, conhecido por sua vida de caridade e sacrifício.
- History
Dia Mundial da Ajuda Humanitária
Celebra-se o Dia Mundial da Ajuda Humanitária, dedicado a honrar os trabalhadores humanitários que arriscam suas vidas em zonas de conflito.
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Afghanistan National Day
Afghanistan National Day celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on August 19, 1919.
- Sport
US Open
Início do US Open 2024 (19-Aug a 9-Sep de 2024) em Nova Iorque, EUA. Torneio disputado em piso duro (sintético).