What Happened on Jul 19

Reign of Wanli Emperor: The 13th Emperor of the Ming Dynasty

The Wanli Emperor (4 September 1563 – 18 August 1620) was emperor of China (Ming dynasty) between 1572 and 1620. His era name means "Ten thousand... Read more

Battle of Minisink

Later that day, riders from Peenpack reached the village of Goshen, telling of Brant's raid and the destruction of the town. A militia formed... Read more

Morgan and Forces Escape Through Woods Path at the Battle of Buffington Island

Description: On July 13, Morgan’s raiders crossed into Ohio at Harrison, pursued by several columns of Union cavalry under overall direction of... Read more

Honduras Declares War on Germany

Honduran President Francisco Bertrand followed the United States' lead and broke relations at the same time Nicaragua did. In July 1918 it became... Read more

Search for Amelia Earhart is called off

Beginning approximately one hour after Earhart's last recorded message, the USCG Itasca undertook an ultimately unsuccessful search north and west... Read more

Battle of Verrières Ridge

The Battle of Verrières Ridge was a series of engagements fought as part of the Battle of Normandy, in western France, during the Second World War.... Read more

Treasure Island is released

Treasure Island is a 1950 Disney film, based on Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island. It starred Bobby Driscoll as Jim Hawkins, and... Read more

Games of the XV Olympiad Held in Helsinki, Finland

The 1952 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Helsinki, Finland in... Read more

Elvis Presley releases Moody Blue

Moody Blue is the title of Elvis Presley's last album to be released in his lifetime. The album was a mixture of live and studio work, and included... Read more

Games of the XXII Olympiad Held in Moscow, Soviet Union

The 1980 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event held in Moscow in the Soviet... Read more

Val di Stava Dam Collapse

At 12h:22':55" on 19th July 1985 the bank of the upper basin gave way and collapsed onto the lower basin, which, too, collapsed. The muddy mass... Read more

Engine Fails on United Airlines Flight 232

United Airlines flight 232 was a scheduled flight from Stapleton International Airport, in Denver, Colorado, to O'Hare International Airport in... Read more

Mother Love Bone releases their only full-length studio album, Apple

Apple is the only full-length studio album by the American rock band Mother Love Bone. It was released on July 19, 1990 through Stardog/Mercury... Read more

"Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey" Is Released

Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey is a 1991 American science fiction comedy film, and the directing debut of Peter Hewitt. It is the second film in the... Read more

Bill Clinton Proposes "don't ask, don't tell" Military Policy

The policy was introduced as a compromise measure in 1993 and approved by then President Bill Clinton who, while campaigning for the Presidency,... Read more

NOFX release Punk in Drublic

Punk in Drublic (a spoonerism of Drunk in Public) is the fifth studio album by punk rock act NOFX. The album was released in 1994 through Epitaph... Read more

"Clueless" Is Released

Clueless is a 1995 comedy film based on Emma by Jane Austen and set in a high school in Beverly Hills. It was written and directed by Amy... Read more

Games of the XXVI Olympiad Held in Atlanta, Georgia, United States

The 1996 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an... Read more

Muhammad Ali lights the flame at the 1996 Summer Olympics opening ceremony

The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, were an... Read more

MST3K Ep. 814 - "Riding with Death"

TV-movie version of short-lived series Gemini Man. INTERSECT agent Sam Casey (Ben Murphy), who can turn invisible at will, safeguards a super fuel... Read more

Apple Releases the Power Mac G4 Cube

Stunningly compact, the Power Mac (not Macintosh) G4 Cube came as a surprise, despite numerable contradictory rumors. Just 7.7" square and a bit... Read more

South Park Episode 409 - "Do the Handicapped Go to Hell?"

The boys attend church and the priest puts the fear of hell in them. They must go to Sunday school and learn that they must confess their sins. The... Read more

David Duval wins 2001 British Open

The massive crowd that swallowed up David Duval walking up the 18th fairway in the British Open didn't faze him. He had seen it all before --... Read more

Destiny's Child releases "Cater 2 U" single

"Cater 2 U" is an R&B song written by Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Rodney Jerkins, Ricky "Ric Rude" Lewis, Robert Waller for... Read more

Chicago White Sox defeat Boston Red Sox, 4-2

Red Sox fan and Brookline native Conan O'Brien was in the on-deck circle by the time last night's game lurched into the bottom of the ninth, rain... Read more