1992⚡ Event
Via D'Amelio bombing
A car bomb killed the anti-Mafia judge Paolo Borsellino and five policemen in Palermo, Italy. This occurred less than two months after the murder of Borsellino's friend and colleague Giovanni Falcone.
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What Happened on July 19?
Discover 15 historical moments on July 19 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
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Historical Events on July 19(5)
1997⚡ Event
IRA Resumes Ceasefire
The Provisional Irish Republican Army announced it would resume its ceasefire, ending its 28-year campaign against British rule in Northern Ireland.
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2013⚡ Event
Cassini's "Wave at Saturn"
The NASA spacecraft Cassini took a photograph of Saturn with Earth in the distance, inviting people to "wave at Saturn".
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2014⚡ Event
Farafra Ambush
Gunmen ambushed an Egyptian military checkpoint in the Libyan Desert near Farafra, killing 22 soldiers.
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2024⚡ Event
Neary's Closes
Neary's, a New York City Irish pub popular with political elites, closed.
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Famous Birthdays on July 19(5)
Notable Deaths on July 19(5)
2024🕊️ Death
Nguyễn Phú Trọng
Nguyễn Phú Trọng, a Vietnamese politician and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, died. He was born in 1944.
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July 19 in History
July 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 1992 to the present day.
Major Events on July 19
Among the most notable events on July 19: Via D'Amelio bombing (1992), IRA Resumes Ceasefire (1997), Cassini's "Wave at Saturn" (2013). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on July 19
Notable figures born on July 19 include Erin Cuthbert, Karl Jacobs, Kim So-hye. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on July 19
Remembered figures who died on July 19 include Toumani Diabaté, Iryna Farion, Kevan Gosper. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on July 19?
- July 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 July 19?
- One of the most notable events on July 19 is: Via D'Amelio bombing.
- Who was born on July 19?
- Famous figures born on July 19 include Erin Cuthbert, Karl Jacobs, Kim So-hye.
- How many historical events happened on July 19?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on July 19, spanning centuries of world history.
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