September 19 in History
September 19 is the birthday of Precious Achiuwa (1999) and the anniversary of the death of Sandro Mazzola (2026). Below are famous birthdays, deaths, events for September 19, plus editor's picks and genealogy records.
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Antoninus Pius, Roman emperor was born in AD 86, while Goeric of Metz, Frankish bishop and saint died in 643.
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Famous people born on September 19
Famous people who died on September 19
2026
Nathaniel Waena (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
5th Governor-General of Solomon Islands (1945–2026)
2021
Dinky Soliman (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Filipino politician, activist, and social worker (1953–2021)
2018
Arthur Mitchell (dancer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American ballet dancer and choreographer (1934–2018)
2017
Leonid Kharitonov (singer) (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Russian choir-soloist and concert singer (1933–2017)
2012
Earl R. Fox (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
Last active American service member to have served in World War II
2011
Dolores Hope (Wikipedia, opens in a new tab)
American singer, entertainer and philanthropist (1909–2011)
What happened on September 19
- 2023
Azerbaijan launches a military offensive against the Republic of Artsakh in the Nagorno-Karabakh region; this leads to the flight of the Armenian population.
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The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom is held at Westminster Abbey, London.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2022
A strong earthquake kills 2 and injures over 30 in Mexico's state of Michoacán.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2021
The Cumbre Vieja volcano, on the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, erupts. The eruption lasts for almost three months, ending on December 13.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2017
The 2017 Puebla earthquake strikes Mexico, causing 370 deaths and over 6,000 injuries, as well as extensive damage.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2016
In the wake of a manhunt, the suspect in a series of bombings in New York and New Jersey is apprehended after a shootout with police.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2011
Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees surpasses Trevor Hoffman to become Major League Baseball's all-time career saves leader with 602.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2010
The leaking oil well in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is sealed.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 2008
A Learjet 60 carrying musicians Travis Barker and Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein crashes during a rejected takeoff from Colombia Metropolitan Airport in West Columbia, South Carolina, killing four of the six people on board. Barker and Goldstein both survive.
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The Thai army stages a coup. The Constitution is revoked and martial law is declared.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1997
The Guelb El-Kebir massacre in Algeria kills 53 people.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1995
The Washington Post and The New York Times publish the Unabomber Manifesto.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1991
Ötzi the Iceman is discovered in the Alps on the border between Italy and Austria.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1989
A bomb destroys UTA Flight 772 in mid-air above the Tùnùrù Desert, Niger, killing all 170 passengers and crew.
Wikipedia source (opens in a new tab) - 1985
A strong earthquake kills thousands and destroys about 400 buildings in Mexico City.
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Editor's picks
Born on September 19
- AD 86 — Antoninus Pius, Roman emperor (died 161)
- 866 — Leo VI the Wise, Byzantine emperor (died 912)
- 931 — Mu Zong, emperor of the Liao Dynasty (died 969)
Died on September 19
- 643 — Goeric of Metz, Frankish bishop and saint
- 690 — Theodore of Tarsus, English archbishop and saint (born 602)
- 961 — Helena Lekapene, Byzantine empress
Source: Wikipedia historical listings for September 19
Quick answers
Who was born on September 19? Precious Achiuwa (1999), Trae Young (1998), Brandon Clarke (1996).
Who died on September 19? Sandro Mazzola (2026), Nathaniel Waena (2026), John Challis (2021).
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