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?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for April 19 — 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
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Historical Events on April 19(4)
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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Birthdays on April 19(5)
1999🎂 Birth
Sebastian Kris Born
Sebastian Kris, Australian-New Zealand rugby league player, was born.
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2001🎂 Birth
Dalton Knecht Born
Dalton Knecht, American basketball 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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2003🎂 Birth
Jackson Merrill Born
Jackson Merrill, American baseball player, was born.
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2016🎂 Birth
The Rizzler Born
The Rizzler, American internet personality, was born.
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Deaths on April 19(6)
2015🕊️ Death
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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2021🕊️ Death
Walter Mondale
Walter Mondale, an American politician and former Vice President, has died. He was born in 1928.
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2022🕊️ Death
Kane Tanaka
Kane Tanaka, a Japanese supercentenarian, has died. She was born in 1903.
2023🕊️ Death
Moonbin
Moonbin, a South Korean singer and actor, has died. He was born in 1998.
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2023🕊️ Death
Ron Hamilton
Ron Hamilton, an American musician, has died. He was born in 1950.
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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: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on April 19
Examples currently recorded for April 19 include Advance Australia Fair Becomes National Anthem (1984), The Simpsons' First Appearance (1987), USS Iowa Gun Turret Explosion (1989). View all events →
Birthdays on April 19
People recorded as born on April 19 include Sebastian Kris Born, Dalton Knecht Born, Loren Gray Born. View all birthdays →
Deaths on April 19
Remembered figures who died on April 19 include Freddie Gray Dies in Police Custody, Walter Mondale, Kane Tanaka. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on April 19?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for April 19: 4 events, 5 births, and 6 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for April 19?
- One event currently recorded for April 19 is: Advance Australia Fair Becomes National Anthem.
- Who was born on April 19?
- People recorded as born on April 19 include Sebastian Kris Born, Dalton Knecht Born, Loren Gray Born.
- How many historical events are recorded for April 19?
- The current DayFacts collection records 4 historical events for April 19.
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