1985⚡ Event
Mexico City earthquake
An earthquake registering Mw 8.0 struck Mexico City, causing at least 9,000 deaths and leaving up to 100,000 homeless.
disaster
What Happened on September 19?
Discover 15 historical moments on September 19 — 5 events, 5 birthdays, and 5 notable deaths spanning centuries of human history.
sportspoliticsentertainmentdisasterexplorationliteraturearts
Hero image inspired by: 1985 Mexico City earthquake
Historical Events on September 19(5)
1991⚡ Event
Ötzi the Iceman discovered
Ötzi, a natural mummy dating from about 3300 BC, was discovered by two German tourists in the Alps.
exploration
1995⚡ Event
Industrial Society and Its Future published
Ted Kaczynski's manifesto, "Industrial Society and Its Future," was published in The Washington Post. It was submitted almost three months prior.
politicsliterature
2011⚡ Event
Mariano Rivera sets saves record
Mariano Rivera surpassed Trevor Hoffman to become Major League Baseball's all-time career leader in saves.
sports
2023⚡ Event
Cancellation of The Mongol Khan
Chinese authorities cancelled a run of performances of The Mongol Khan, the first Mongolian play to be performed internationally, forty minutes before its planned premiere in Hohhot.
entertainmentarts
Famous Birthdays on September 19(5)
Notable Deaths on September 19(5)
2019🕊️ Death
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Tunisian soldier, politician, and 2nd President of Tunisia, died on September 19, 2019.
politics
2020🕊️ Death
John Turner
John Turner, Canadian politician and 17th Prime Minister of Canada, died on September 19, 2020.
politics
2021🕊️ Death
Dinky Soliman
Dinky Soliman, Filipino politician and 23rd Secretary of Social Welfare and Development, died on September 19, 2021.
politics
September 19 in History
September 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 September 19
Among the most notable events on September 19: Mexico City earthquake (1985), Ötzi the Iceman discovered (1991), Industrial Society and Its Future published (1995). View all events →
Famous Birthdays on September 19
Notable figures born on September 19 include Brandon Clarke, Dejounte Murray, Nolan Patrick. View all birthdays →
Notable Deaths on September 19
Remembered figures who died on September 19 include Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, John Turner, John Challis died. View all →
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened on September 19?
- September 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 September 19?
- One of the most notable events on September 19 is: Mexico City earthquake.
- Who was born on September 19?
- Famous figures born on September 19 include Brandon Clarke, Dejounte Murray, Nolan Patrick.
- How many historical events happened on September 19?
- Our collection records 5 historical events on September 19, spanning centuries of world history.
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