What Happened on November 19?
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EVENTS ON NOVEMBER 19
Explore the most important historical events that happened on November 19, featuring key moments that shaped the world.
Battle of Stalingrad
Year:
1942
World War II: Battle of Stalingrad: Soviet Union forces under General Georgy Zhukov launch the Operation Uranus counterattacks at Stalingrad, turning the tide of the battle in the USSR's favor.
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The Holocaust
Year:
1943
The Holocaust: Nazis liquidate Janowska concentration camp in Lemberg (Lviv), western Ukraine, murdering at least 6,000 Jews after a failed uprising and mass escape attempt.
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Mutesa II of Buganda
Year:
1942
Mutesa II is crowned the 35th and last Kabaka (king) of Buganda, prior to the restoration of the kingdom in 1993.
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World War II
Year:
1941
World War II: Battle between HMAS Sydney and HSK Kormoran. The two ships sink each other off the coast of Western Australia, with the loss of 645 Australians and about 77 German seamen.
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Samuel Goldwyn
Year:
1916
Samuel Goldwyn and Edgar Selwyn establish Goldwyn Pictures.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Year:
1944
World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt announces the sixth War Loan Drive, aimed at selling US$14 billion in war bonds to help pay for the war effort.
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Afghanistan
Year:
1946
Afghanistan, Iceland and Sweden join the United Nations.
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National Review
Year:
1955
National Review publishes its first issue.
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BIRTHS ON NOVEMBER 19
Discover famous people and historical figures born on November 19, including leaders, artists, scientists, and cultural icons.
Gina Oselio
Year of birth:
1858
Gina Oselio, Norwegian opera singer (died 1937).
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Agnes Giberne
Year of birth:
1845
Agnes Giberne, Indian-English astronomer and author (died 1939)
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Calvin Klein
Year of birth:
1942
Calvin Klein, American fashion designer, founded Calvin Klein Inc.
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Sharon Olds
Year of birth:
1942
Sharon Olds, American poet and academic
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Dan Haggerty
Year of birth:
1941
Dan Haggerty, American actor and producer (died 2016)
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Aurelio Monteagudo
Year of birth:
1943
Aurelio Monteagudo, Cuban-American baseball player and manager (died 1990)
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Fred Lipsius
Year of birth:
1943
Fred Lipsius, American saxophonist and educator
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Hans Monderman
Year of birth:
1945
Hans Monderman, Dutch engineer (died 2008)
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DEATHS ON NOVEMBER 19
Look back at notable individuals who passed away on November 19, and learn about their lasting influences on history.
Miyagiyama Fukumatsu
Year of death:
1943
Miyagiyama Fukumatsu, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 29th Yokozuna (born 1895)
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Bruno Schulz
Year of death:
1942
Bruno Schulz, Polish painter and critic (born 1892)
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James Ensor
Year of death:
1949
James Ensor, Belgian painter (born 1860)
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Francis L. Sullivan
Year of death:
1956
Francis L. Sullivan, English-American actor (born 1903)
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Phyllis Haver
Year of death:
1960
Phyllis Haver, American actress (born 1899)
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Joseph Charbonneau
Year of death:
1959
Joseph Charbonneau, Canadian archbishop (born 1892)
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Lev Shestov
Year of death:
1938
Lev Shestov, Ukrainian-Russian philosopher and theologian (born 1866)
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Xu Zhimo
Year of death:
1931
Xu Zhimo, Chinese poet and translator (born 1897)
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HOLIDAYS ON NOVEMBER 19
See which holidays, observances, and special celebrations take place on November 19 around the world.
Public holidays in Brazil
Flag Day (Brazil)
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Liberation Day
Liberation Day (Mali)
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National Day of Monaco
The Sovereign Prince's Day (Monaco)
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World Toilet Day
World Toilet Day
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Public holidays in Puerto Rico
Day of Discovery of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico)
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Day of Missile Forces and Artillery
Day of Missile Forces and Artillery (Russia, Belarus)
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November 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
Christian feast day: November 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Raphael Kalinowski
Christian feast day: Raphael Kalinowski
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