On This Day

Discover events that happened On This Day including famous birthdays and notable deaths. Each day we highlight famous people, past and present, who have impacted our world. Browse sections by selecting the links below or click the calendar to view events on another day.

February 19

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February 19

Events on This Day

1878

136 years ago Thomas Edison receives a patent for the phonograph. The first song he records is "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
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1963

51 years ago Feminist crusader Betty Friedan's book The Feminine Mystique is published.
1977

37 years ago Stevie Wonder wins the Album of the Year Grammy for Songs in the Key of Life.
2010

4 years ago Golfer Tiger Woods talks publicly for the first time about his scandal, admitting, "I was unfaithful. I had affairs. I cheated."

February 19

Born on This Day

Benicio Del Toro Born: February 19, 1967
Age: 47 years old
Birthplace: Santurce, Puerto Rico, United States
Occupation: Film Actor
Nicolaus Copernicus 1473 | 70 years old
Mathematician, Astronomer
Karen Silkwood 1946 | 28 years old
Activist
Smokey Robinson Born: February 19, 1940
Age: 74 years old
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, United States
Occupation: Singer
Lee Marvin 1924 | 63 years old
Film Actor
Amy Tan 1952 | 62 years old
Author

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February 19

Died on This Day

Deng Xiaoping Died: February 19, 1997
Age: 92 years old
Place: Beijing , China
Occupation: Political Leader
Max Schreck 1936 | 56 years old
Film Actor
Virginia Hamilton 2002 | 67 years old
Author