1996⚡ Event
Rhode Island oil spill
A tank barge and a tug grounded on a beach in Rhode Island, causing a spill of an estimated 828,000 U.S. gallons of home heating oil.
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What Happened on January 19?
Discover 15 historical moments on January 19 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on January 19(5)
2006⚡ Event
Slovak Air Force Antonov An-24 Crash
An Antonov An-24 operated by the Slovak Air Force crashed in northern Hungary, killing 42 of the 43 people on board.
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2007⚡ Event
Hrant Dink Assassinated
Turkish-Armenian journalist and human-rights activist Hrant Dink was assassinated by a Turkish nationalist in Istanbul.
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2007⚡ Event
South Pole of Inaccessibility Reached
A four-man team using skis and kites reached the Southern Pole of Inaccessibility, the first people to do so since 1967.
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2012⚡ Event
Megaupload Shut Down
The Hong Kong-based file-sharing website Megaupload was shut down by the FBI.
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Famous Birthdays on January 19(5)
Notable Deaths on January 19(5)
2016🕊️ Death
Ettore Scola
Ettore Scola, Italian director and screenwriter, died. He was born in 1931.
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2026🕊️ Death
Valentino
Italian fashion designer and founder of Valentino, born in 1932.
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January 19 in History
January 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 1996 to the present day.
Major Events on January 19
Among the most notable events on January 19: Rhode Island oil spill (1996), Slovak Air Force Antonov An-24 Crash (2006), Hrant Dink Assassinated (2007). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on January 19
Notable figures born on January 19 include Jakub Jankto, Emre Guler, Jonathan Taylor. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on January 19
Remembered figures who died on January 19 include Richard Levins, Ettore Scola, Miguel Ferrer. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on January 19?
- January 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 January 19?
- One of the most notable events on January 19 is: Rhode Island oil spill.
- Who was born on January 19?
- Famous figures born on January 19 include Jakub Jankto, Emre Guler, Jonathan Taylor.
- How many historical events happened on January 19?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on January 19, spanning centuries of world history.
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