January 19 in History
January 19 is the birthday of Jonathan Taylor (1999) and the anniversary of the death of Valentino (fashion designer) (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for January 19, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Pulcheria, Byzantine empress and saint was born in 399, while John of Cappadocia, patriarch of Constantinople died in 520.
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Famous people born on January 19
Famous people who died on January 19
2026
Valentino (fashion designer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Italian fashion designer (1932–2026)
2014
Azaria Alon (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Azaria Alon, Ukrainian-Israeli environmentalist, co-founded the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel (born 1918)
2014
Christopher Chataway (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
British runner, broadcaster and politician (1931–2014)
2013
Toktamış Ateş (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Turkish academic and political commentator (1944-2013)
What happened on January 19
- 2025
Bytedance and sister companies are banned from the United States for "security concerns".
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2024
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's probe lands on the moon, making Japan the 5th country to land a spacecraft on the moon.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2014
A bomb attack on an army convoy in the city of Bannu kills at least 26 Pakistani soldiers and injures 38 others.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2012
The Hong Kong-based file-sharing website Megaupload is shut down by the FBI.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink is assassinated in front of his newspaper's Istanbul office by 17-year-old Turkish ultra-nationalist Ogün Samast.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2007
Four-man Team N2i, using only skis and kites, completes a 1,093-mile (1,759 km) trek to reach the Antarctic pole of inaccessibility for the first time since 1965 and for the first time ever without mechanical assistance.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2006
A Slovak Air Force Antonov An-24 crashes near Hejce, Hungary, killing 42.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1999
British Aerospace agrees to acquire the defence subsidiary of the General Electric Company, forming BAE Systems in November 1999.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
Yasser Arafat returns to Hebron after more than 30 years and joins celebrations over the handover of the last Israeli-controlled West Bank city.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1996
The barge North Cape oil spill occurs as an engine fire forces the tugboat Scandia ashore on Moonstone Beach in South Kingstown, Rhode Island.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
After being struck by lightning the crew of Bristow Helicopters Flight 56C are forced to ditch. All 18 aboard are later rescued.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1993
Czech Republic and Slovakia join the United Nations.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Gulf War: Iraq fires a second Scud missile into Israel, causing 15 injuries.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1990
Exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in Indian-administered Kashmir due to an insurgency.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1988
Trans-Colorado Airlines Flight 2286 crashes in Bayfield, Colorado, killing nine.
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Editor's picks
Born on January 19
- 399 — Pulcheria, Byzantine empress and saint (died 453)
- 1200 — Dōgen Zenji, founder of Sōtō Zen (died 1253)
- 1544 — Francis II of France (died 1560)
Died on January 19
- 520 — John of Cappadocia, patriarch of Constantinople
- 639 — Dagobert I, Frankish king (born 603)
- 914 — García I, king of León
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for January 19
Quick answers
Who was born on January 19? Jonathan Taylor (1999), Donyell Malen (1999), Emre Guler (1998).
Who died on January 19? Valentino (fashion designer) (2026), Jeff Torborg (2025), Miguel Ferrer (2017).
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