2002⚡ Event
Mil Mi-26 helicopter crash in Chechnya
A Russian Mil Mi-26 helicopter was shot down by Chechen separatists, killing 127 people. This event marked the deadliest helicopter crash in history.
war
What Happened on August 19?
Browse 15 historical entries recorded for August 19 — 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
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Historical Events on August 19(5)
2003⚡ Event
Jerusalem Bus Bombing
A Hamas suicide bomber killed 23 people and wounded over 130 on a crowded public bus in Jerusalem.
warpolitics
2003⚡ Event
Canal Hotel Bombing
A car bomb destroyed the United Nations headquarters at Baghdad's Canal Hotel, killing Sérgio Vieira de Mello and 21 others.
warpolitics
2005⚡ Event
Tornado Outbreak in Ontario
Thunderstorms in southern Ontario, Canada, spawned at least three tornadoes, causing over C$500 million in damage.
disaster
2017⚡ Event
Salmon Escape in Washington
Approximately 250,000 farmed Atlantic salmon were accidentally released into the wild near Cypress Island, Washington.
Birthdays on August 19(5)
Deaths on August 19(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Lars Larsen
Lars Larsen, Danish businessman and founder of the retail chain JYSK, has died. He was born in 1948.
economics
August 19 in History
August 19 is home to 15 recorded historical entries in our collection: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths. These counts describe the current collection, not every historical occurrence associated with this date.
Events on August 19
Examples currently recorded for August 19 include Mil Mi-26 helicopter crash in Chechnya (2002), Jerusalem Bus Bombing (2003), Canal Hotel Bombing (2003). View all events →
Birthdays on August 19
People recorded as born on August 19 include Ethan Cutkosky, Thomas Flegler, Keegan Murray. View all birthdays →
Deaths on August 19
Remembered figures who died on August 19 include Lars Larsen, Sonny Chiba, Tekla Juniewicz. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on August 19?
- The DayFacts collection currently has 15 entries for August 19: 5 events, 5 births, and 5 deaths.
- Which historical event is included for August 19?
- One event currently recorded for August 19 is: Mil Mi-26 helicopter crash in Chechnya.
- Who was born on August 19?
- People recorded as born on August 19 include Ethan Cutkosky, Thomas Flegler, Keegan Murray.
- How many historical events are recorded for August 19?
- The current DayFacts collection records 5 historical events for August 19.
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