30 significant historical events occurred on August 19. August 19 is notable for several historical events, many linked to major 20th-century military conflicts. Events on this date include the Italian invasion of British Somaliland in 1940, the Dieppe Raid in 1942, and Operation Bagration in 1944, all during World War II. It also marks civilian tragedies like the Cinema Rex fire massacre in 1978 and the Saudia Flight 163 aviation accident in 1980.
Total Events
30
Time Span
778–2019
Categories
4
Top Category
war
19 events
16 famous birthdays on August 19
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Event Distribution by Century
Darker = Higher Density8th C.21st C.
8th Century
1 event12th Century
2 events14th Century
1 event15th Century
1 event16th Century
1 event17th Century
2 events18th Century
1 event19th Century
4 events20th Century
13 events21st Century
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