1985⚡ Event
Aeroflot Flight 101/435 hijacked
Aeroflot Flight 101/435 was hijacked by its co-pilot; it landed in a cow pasture in China, where he was apprehended.
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What Happened on December 19?
Discover 15 historical moments on December 19 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on December 19(5)
1997⚡ Event
SilkAir Flight 185 crashes
SilkAir Flight 185 crashed into the Musi River in Indonesia, killing 104 people.
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1997⚡ Event
Titanic film released
Titanic, the fourth-highest-grossing film of all time with a worldwide total of more than US$2.2 billion, was released in the United States.
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2013⚡ Event
Gaia spacecraft launched
The European Space Agency's spacecraft Gaia was launched with the goal of constructing the largest and most precise star catalogue ever made.
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2016⚡ Event
Assassination of Andrei Karlov
Andrei Karlov, Russia's ambassador to Turkey, was assassinated at an art gallery in Ankara.
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Famous Birthdays on December 19(5)
1994🎂 Birth
Maudy Ayunda born
Maudy Ayunda, Indonesian actress and singer-songwriter.
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Notable Deaths on December 19(5)
2020🕊️ Death
Rosalind Knight
English actress Rosalind Knight died on December 19, 2020. She was born in 1933.
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2021🕊️ Death
Sally Ann Howes
English-American singer and actress Sally Ann Howes died on December 19, 2021. She was born in 1930.
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2021🕊️ Death
Johnny Isakson
American politician Johnny Isakson died on December 19, 2021. He was born in 1944.
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2024🕊️ Death
Wincey Willis
British broadcaster Wincey Willis died on December 19, 2024. She was born in 1948.
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December 19 in History
December 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 1985 to the present day.
Major Events on December 19
Among the most notable events on December 19: Aeroflot Flight 101/435 hijacked (1985), SilkAir Flight 185 crashes (1997), Titanic film released (1997). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on December 19
Notable figures born on December 19 include Maudy Ayunda, Franck Kessié, Gabriel Magalhães. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on December 19
Remembered figures who died on December 19 include Rosalind Knight, Sally Ann Howes, Johnny Isakson. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on December 19?
- December 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 December 19?
- One of the most notable events on December 19 is: Aeroflot Flight 101/435 hijacked.
- Who was born on December 19?
- Famous figures born on December 19 include Maudy Ayunda, Franck Kessié, Gabriel Magalhães.
- How many historical events happened on December 19?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on December 19, spanning centuries of world history.
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