1963⚡ Event
Publication of The Feminine Mystique
Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique", a non-fiction book credited with sparking the beginning of second-wave feminism in the United States, was first published.
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What Happened on February 19?
Discover 15 historical moments on February 19 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on February 19(5)
1965⚡ Event
Attempted Coup in South Vietnam
Colonel Phạm Ngọc Thảo, along with Generals Lâm Văn Phát and Trần Thiện Khiêm, attempted a coup against the military junta of Nguyễn Khánh.
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2006⚡ Event
Methane explosion in Mexican coal mine
A methane explosion in a coal mine in Nueva Rosita, Mexico, trapped and killed 65 miners.
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2011⚡ Event
Belitung shipwreck artifacts exhibition
Items from the Belitung shipwreck, the largest single collection of Tang-dynasty artefacts found in one location, were first exhibited in Singapore.
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2012⚡ Event
Mexican drug war prison riot
Forty-four inmates died in a prison riot in Apodaca, Mexico, between members of Los Zetas and the Gulf Cartel.
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Famous Birthdays on February 19(5)
Notable Deaths on February 19(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Umberto Eco dies
Italian novelist, literary critic, and philosopher Umberto Eco died on February 19, 2016. He was born in 1932.
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2017🕊️ Death
Larry Coryell dies
American jazz guitarist Larry Coryell died on February 19, 2017. He was born in 1943.
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2020🕊️ Death
José Mojica Marins
Brazilian filmmaker, actor, composer, screenwriter, and television horror host.
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February 19 in History
February 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 1963 to the present day.
Major Events on February 19
Among the most notable events on February 19: Publication of The Feminine Mystique (1963), Attempted Coup in South Vietnam (1965), Methane explosion in Mexican coal mine (2006). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on February 19
Notable figures born on February 19 include Katharina Gerlach, Chappell Roan, Lee Kang-in. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on February 19
Remembered figures who died on February 19 include Umberto Eco, Larry Coryell, Karl Lagerfeld. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on February 19?
- February 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 February 19?
- One of the most notable events on February 19 is: Publication of The Feminine Mystique.
- Who was born on February 19?
- Famous figures born on February 19 include Katharina Gerlach, Chappell Roan, Lee Kang-in.
- How many historical events happened on February 19?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on February 19, spanning centuries of world history.
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