February 19: What Happened on This Day in History
February 19th marks the 50th day of the Gregorian calendar year. There are 315 days (316 in case of leap years) remaining until the end of the year.
Discover what happened on February 19th in history, famous birthdays on February 19th, celebrities died on this day, the day of the week and the zodiac sign associated to February 19.
What happened on February 19?
Here's what happened on February 19th in history:
- 2021: Mya Thwe Thwe Khaine, a 19-year-old pro-democracy protester, tragically became the first known casualty during the widespread anti-military coup demonstrations in Myanmar, symbolizing the intense resistance against the military's seizure of power. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- 2014: On February 19, 2014, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders agreed to a truce to halt the escalating violence in Kyiv, following days of deadly clashes between protesters and security forces. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 2011: By February 19, 2011, the Libyan civil war had intensified, with reports of significant civilian casualties. Pro-Gaddafi forces clashed with anti-government protesters, leading to widespread violence and international concern over human rights abuses. source: hrw.org
- 2004: On February 19, 2004, Simon Wiesenthal, a renowned Nazi hunter and Holocaust survivor, was awarded an honorary knighthood by the British government for his efforts in bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. source: theguardian.com
- 2002: On February 19, 2002, NASA's Mars Odyssey spacecraft commenced its science mapping mission, turning its instruments toward Mars to begin capturing data about the planet's surface composition. source: jpl.nasa.gov
- 1999: On February 19, 1999, President Bill Clinton posthumously pardoned Lieutenant Henry Ossian Flipper, the first African-American graduate of West Point, 117 years after his court-martial and dismissal from the U.S. Army. source: presidency.ucsb.edu
- 1995: American poet Kenneth Koch was awarded the Bollingen Prize in American Poetry for his collection "One Train," published in 1994. The prize, established by the Bollingen Foundation in 1949, recognizes lifetime achievement in poetry or the best collection published during the previous two years. source: sfgate.com
- 1988: André Frédéric Cournand, a French-American physician and physiologist, passed away on February 19, 1988, in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, at the age of 92. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1956 for his pioneering work in cardiac catheterization, a technique that revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of heart and lung diseases. source: washingtonpost.com
- 1985: On February 19, 1985, William J. Schroeder, 52, became the first recipient of a permanent artificial heart to be discharged from the hospital. He had received the Jarvik-7 artificial heart on November 25, 1984, at Humana Hospital Audubon in Louisville, Kentucky. After 144 days of hospitalization, Schroeder's successful recuperation marked a significant advancement in the development of artificial organs, offering new hope for patients with severe heart conditions. source: washingtonpost.com
- 1981: On February 19, 1981, U.S. District Judge Richard Owen ruled that George Harrison must pay $587,000 in damages for 'subconsciously' plagiarizing The Chiffons' 1963 song 'He's So Fine' in his 1970 hit 'My Sweet Lord'. The court found that Harrison's song was similar to 'He's So Fine', constituting copyright infringement. The damages were reduced from the original $1.6 million due to Allen Klein's breach of fiduciary duty in acquiring the rights to 'He's So Fine'. source: upi.com
What famous birthdays are on February 19?
On February 19th there are the following famous birthdays:
![Smokey Robinson]()
Smokey Robinson (1940)Smokey Robinson is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and former record executive. He is best known as the founder and frontman of the Motown vocal group The Miracles and as a key figure in the development and success of Motown Records. [bio]
![Victoria Justice]()
Victoria Justice (1993)Victoria Justice is an American actress and singer, best known for her roles in Nickelodeon television series such as 'Zoey 101' and 'Victorious'. She has also pursued a musical career, releasing singles and performing in films and television movies. [bio]
![Benicio Del Toro]()
Benicio Del Toro (1967)Benicio Del Toro is a Puerto Rican actor and producer renowned for his intense performances and portrayals of complex characters. He rose to international fame with roles in films such as 'The Usual Suspects,' 'Traffic,' and 'Sicario,' and is recognized for his distinctive voice and versatility on screen. [bio]
![Jeff Daniels]()
Jeff Daniels (1955)Jeff Daniels is an acclaimed American actor, musician, and playwright, best known for his versatile roles on screen and stage. His filmography includes a wide range of genres, from drama to comedy, and he has been recognized for both his dramatic depth and comedic timing. [bio]
![Bellamy Young]()
Bellamy Young (1970)Bellamy Young is an American actress, producer, and singer, best known for her role as First Lady Mellie Grant in the television series 'Scandal.' She has received critical acclaim and awards for her performances on television and stage. [bio]
![Lee Marvin]()
Lee Marvin (1924)Lee Marvin was an American film and television actor known for his deep, distinctive voice and tough-guy roles in classic films. He won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his dual performance in 'Cat Ballou' and is remembered as one of Hollywood's premier tough-guy actors. [bio]
![Ray Winstone]()
Ray Winstone (1957)Ray Winstone is an English actor known for his 'tough guy' roles in film and television. He has appeared in a wide range of projects, from gritty British dramas to major Hollywood productions, establishing himself as one of the UK's most recognizable screen presences. [bio]
![Arielle Kebbel]()
Arielle Kebbel (1985)Arielle Kebbel is an American actress and model recognized for her roles in popular television series and films, including 'The Vampire Diaries', 'Gilmore Girls', and 'John Tucker Must Die.' [bio]
![Justine Bateman]()
Justine Bateman (1966)Justine Bateman is an American actress, writer, director, and producer best known for her role as Mallory Keaton on the sitcom 'Family Ties.' She has also made significant contributions to the entertainment industry as a filmmaker, author, and advocate for digital rights. [bio]
![Carson McCullers]()
Carson McCullers (1917)Carson McCullers was an American novelist, short story writer, playwright, essayist, and poet best known for her works exploring themes of loneliness and the human condition in the American South. She is acclaimed for novels such as 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter' and 'The Member of the Wedding,' which are celebrated for their insight into the complexities of marginalized … [bio]
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Who died on February 19?
On February 19th the following celebrities died:
![Lydia Shum]()
Lydia Shum (2008)Lydia Shum was a beloved Hong Kong actress, singer, and television host, widely recognized for her comedic talent and bubbly persona. Known as 'Fei-fei' (meaning 'Fatty'), she became an icon in Hong Kong entertainment, starring in numerous variety shows and films over four decades. [bio]
![Billy Mitchell]()
Billy Mitchell (1936)Billy Mitchell was a pioneering American military officer and air power advocate, widely recognized for his contribution to the development of the United States Air Force and his belief in the strategic importance of air warfare. [bio]
![Adolfo Celi]()
Adolfo Celi (1986)Adolfo Celi was an Italian actor and director, internationally renowned for his roles in cinema, particularly as the villain Emilio Largo in the James Bond film 'Thunderball' (1965). [bio]
![Janet Blair]()
Janet Blair (2007)Janet Blair was an American film and television actress best known for her work during the 1940s and 1950s, including leading roles in musical films such as 'My Sister Eileen' and 'The Fabulous Dorseys.' [bio]
![Deng Xiaoping]()
Deng Xiaoping (1997)A pivotal Chinese leader who transformed China's economic and political landscape through market reforms, moving the country from a strict...
![Harper Lee]()
Harper Lee (2016)Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the classic novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird', a groundbreaking work that addressed racial injustice in the...
![Karl Lagerfeld]()
Karl Lagerfeld (2019)Iconic German-French fashion designer who led Chanel for decades and revolutionized modern haute couture with his distinctive personal style...
![Bon Scott]()
Bon Scott (1980)Legendary AC/DC lead singer who tragically died at 33 from alcohol-related complications.
![Virginia Hamilton]()
Virginia Hamilton (2002)Virginia Hamilton was a groundbreaking African American children's book author who won numerous awards for her innovative storytelling that...
What day of the year is February 19?
February 19th marks the 50th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
There are 315 days remaining until the end of the year (or 316 days in case of leap years).
February 19th is the 19th day of the month of February.
What zodiac sign is associated with the day February 19?
The zodiac sign associated with February 19th is Pisces according to the Western Zodiac.
