April 19th is known as Amaretto Day and Hanging Out Day.
Today marks day 109 of the year, and we have 256 days left of the year.
Today has been an eventful one in history, and you’re going to find out why right here! We’re going to look at facts and historical events that happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day in 1882, Charles Darwin died at 73-years-old? He was famous for teaching the world the theory of evolution by natural selection.
Keep reading for more interesting facts about April 19th in history!
What Events Happened On April 19 In History?
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter became the first helicopter to fly on another planet.
American construction worker Rodney King received $3.8 million in compensation after suffering police brutality on March 3, 1991.
Prolific killer Charles Manson was sentenced to death by gas chamber.
Johnny Cash released his “Ring of Fire” single.
The Warsaw Uprising involved Jews in the Warsaw Ghetto resisting Nazi Germany during WWII.
Charles Darwin, who taught the world the theory of evolution by natural selection, died at 73 years old.
The Battle of Lexington and Concord began, which kicked off the American Revolutionary War between 1775 & 1783.
The town of Chartres in France surrendered to King Henry IV.
The Treaty of Frankfurt was signed between Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and Protestants.
April 19 Birthday Facts, Zodiac & Birthstone
If you were born on this day, your zodiac sign is Aries.
Aries is the first sign in the zodiac and is represented by the ram. Much like the ram, Arians often dive headfirst into whatever they feel passionate about.
If your birthday is in April, your birthstone is the Diamond. Wearing diamonds is believed to help open the mind to new possibilities and inspire imagination.
People born on this day were likely conceived on July 27 in the previous year.
Is today is your birthday? If so, you share this special day with James Franco! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
Famous People Born On April 19
Hayden Christensen
Canadian Actor
James Franco
American ActorSpecial Holidays On April 19th
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
National Amaretto Day
Did you know that on this day, April 19th 1882, Charles Darwin died at 73-years-old?