September 19th is also known as Read An Ebook Day and Talk Like A Pirate Day.
Welcome to day 263 of the year folks, there are 103 days remaining in 2024.
Today has been an important one over the years, and we’re here to tell you some interesting facts about this day, as well as historical events that all happened on this day.
Did you know that on this day in 2017, Donald Trump threatened to “totally destroy North Korea”? The President’s United Nations speech was greeted by a mixture of silence and disapproval.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about September 19th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on September 19 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2022
Joe Biden said that the COVID-19 pandemic was over in the country.
In an interview on 60 minutes, the president declared that the COVID-19 pandemic was over. However, the statement was criticized as COVID deaths were still at a 400-a-day average nationwide.
2019
The American Bird Conservancy released a study indicating that the bird population in North America had reduced by around 3 billion.
2017
President Donald Trump threatened to “totally destroy North Korea.”
Although Trump made hostile comments about several countries, North Korea was the first in his speech at the UN general assembly.
1988
Israel launched its first satellite, Ofek-1, from the Palmachim Air Base.
Ofek-1, or Horizon-1 in English, was Launched atop a Shavit rocket. The entire project, and all following Ofek satellites, were kept entirely top secret. Footage of the launch was kept from the public until 30 years later, in 2018.
1676
Bacon’s Rebellion set Jamestown, Virginia, on fire after a year of conflict to change Virginia’s Native American-Frontier policy.
Bacon’s Rebellion was an armed rebellion of Virginia settlers, named after its founder Nathaniel Bacon against Colonial Governor William Berkeley. Berkeley was known for creating friendly policies toward the Native Americans, which the settlers of Virginia were not happy about.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share the same birthday with Jimmy Fallon. Here are a few other famous people born on this day.
1974
Jimmy Fallon
American
Comedian
Age:
49 years old
Born In:
New York, USA
1996
Pia Mia
American
Singer
Age:
27 years old
Born In:
Guam, USA
1984
Kevin Zegers
Canadian
Actor
Age:
39 years old
Born In:
Ontario, Canada
1949
Twiggy
English
Model
Age:
74 years old
Born In:
England, UK
Quotes
Memorable quotes are being said or written every day. Here we have the most notable quotes ever said on September 19th.
1938
Nothing is as obnoxious as other people’s luck.
F. Scott Fitzgerald
American Novelist
Special Holidays
If you’ve got a few minutes spare today, why not celebrate these special holidays.
Read An Ebook Day
If you told someone a hundred years ago that you could carry around thousands upon thousands of books with you anywhere you go, they would have called you mad. So whether you read your ebooks on a tablet, e-reader, or on your phone, read an ebook today!
International Talk Like A Pirate Day
Ahoy there maties, ’tis time t’ have some fun. Today be International Talk Like A Pirate Day, and that means just one thin’ – we’re goin’ t’ be speakin’ like pirates all day! If yer workplace allows it, why not see how long ye can talk like a pirate fer today?
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Johnny Cash took only three voice lessons before his teacher advised him to stop taking classes and to never deviate from his natural voice.
Birthday & Zodiac
Everyone who was born on this day shares the same zodiac sign, Virgo.
Virgo is the sixth sign in the zodiac and is an earth sign that is co-ruled by the planet Mercury. Mercury also rules Gemini, but usually, the two signs aren’t a good match for relationships.
For all of you born in September, your allocated birthstone is the Sapphire. Not only is this rich blue gem the September birthstone, but Sapphire is also the traditional gift for a 45th wedding anniversary.
If your birthday falls on September 19th, you would’ve likely been conceived around December 27th in the previous year.
Babies conceived on September 19, 2024, will likely be born around June 12, 2025.
