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Historical events for
Wednesday, 19 August 2026

  • Birth

    Herta Müller

    Herta Müller, Romanian writer who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2009

  • 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

    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

    Festival Qixi (Chinese Valentine's Day, Qixi Jie)

    China

    The Qixi Festival, also known as the Seven Sisters Festival or the Double Seventh Festival, is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th lunar month. This festival celebrates the romantic legend of Zhinü, a celestial weaver, and Niulang, a mortal shepherd, who were separated and can only be reunited once a year. During the festival, women demonstrate their skills in sewing and crafts, make wishes for love and marital happiness, and observe the stars Vega and Altair, which represent lovers. It is a day to celebrate love and unity.

  • History

    Afghanistan National Day

    Afghanistan National Day celebration, commemorating independence from the United Kingdom on August 19, 1919.