January 19 is the 19th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 346 days remain until the end of the year (347 in leap years). 379 – Emperor Gratian elevates Flavius Theodosius at Sirmium to Augustus, and gives him authority over all the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire. [1]

Jan 19, 2013 · Historical events for the 19th of January. See what famous, interesting and notable events happened throughout history on January 19.

Jan 19, 2013 · What happened on this day in history, January 19. See what historical events occurred, which famous people were born and who died on January 19.

1419 - Rouen surrendered to Henry V, completing his conquest of Normandy. 1764 - John Wilkes was expelled from the British House of Commons for seditious libel. 1793 - King Louis XVI was tried by the French Convention, found guilty of treason and sentenced to the guillotine.

Did you know that January 19 is known as Tin Can Day? Here you'll learn facts about Jan 19, including events that happened on this day throughout history.

Discover what happened on January 19 with HISTORY’s summaries of major events, anniversaries, famous births and notable deaths.

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On This Day In History - January 19: anniversaries, birthdays, major events, and time capsules. This day's facts in the arts, politics, and sciences.

On January 19, Dolly Parton, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Edgar Allan Poe were born and Hedy Lamarr, Rana Pratap Singh, Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh died.

Jan 20, 2016 · What happened on your birthday? The United States and Iran sign an accord on a hostage release in Algiers. Edgar Allan Poe, American author and poet ("Fall of the House of Usher," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Raven," "Annabel Lee.") What’s Your Vietnam War Draft Lottery Number? The Vietnam War draft lottery ran from 1969 to 1972.