1984⚡ Event
Advance Australia Fair Becomes National Anthem
"Advance Australia Fair", written by Scottish-born composer Peter Dodds McCormick, officially replaced "God Save the Queen" as Australia's national anthem.
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What Happened on April 19?
Discover 15 historical moments on April 19 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on April 19(5)
1987⚡ Event
The Simpsons' First Appearance
The fictional Simpson family made their first appearance in the short "Good Night", aired in a segment of The Tracey Ullman Show.
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1989⚡ Event
USS Iowa Gun Turret Explosion
A gun turret exploded on board the United States Navy battleship Iowa, killing 47 sailors.
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1995⚡ Event
Oklahoma City Bombing
A truck bombing destroyed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people and injuring more than 680 others.
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2015⚡ Event
Freddie Gray Dies in Police Custody
Freddie Gray, a 25-year-old African American, died of injuries sustained while in the custody of the Baltimore Police Department.
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Famous Birthdays on April 19(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Sebastian Kris Born
Sebastian Kris, Australian-New Zealand rugby league player, was born.
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2002🎂 Birth
Loren Gray Born
Loren Gray, American singer and internet personality, was born.
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Notable Deaths on April 19(5)
2021🕊️ Death
Walter Mondale
Walter Mondale, an American politician and former Vice President, has died. He was born in 1928.
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2023🕊️ Death
Moonbin
Moonbin, a South Korean singer and actor, has died. He was born in 1998.
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2024🕊️ Death
Daniel Dennett
Daniel Dennett, an American philosopher and author, has died. He was born in 1942.
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April 19 in History
April 19 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 deaths. This date has witnessed momentous occasions spanning from 1984 to the present day.
Major Events on April 19
Among the most notable events on April 19: Advance Australia Fair Becomes National Anthem (1984), The Simpsons' First Appearance (1987), USS Iowa Gun Turret Explosion (1989). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on April 19
Notable figures born on April 19 include Sebastian Kris Born, Dalton Knecht Born, Loren Gray Born. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on April 19
Remembered figures who died on April 19 include Walter Mondale, Kane Tanaka, Moonbin. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 19?
- April 19 is home to 15 recorded historical entries, including 5 notable events, 5 famous birthdays, and 5 notable deaths.
- What is the most notable event on April 19?
- One of the most notable events on April 19 is: Advance Australia Fair Becomes National Anthem.
- Who was born on April 19?
- Famous figures born on April 19 include Sebastian Kris Born, Dalton Knecht Born, Loren Gray Born.
- How many historical events happened on April 19?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on April 19, spanning centuries of world history.
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