January 19th is officially Tin Can Day and Popcorn Day.
We’re on day nineteen of the year, and we have 347 days left in 2024.
This day saw major advances in sports, science, transportation and technology throughout the years, and we can’t wait to share them all with you.
Did you know that on this day in 1785, Richard Crosbie became the first Irish man to fly a hot air balloon in Ireland? He was the brother of United Irishman, Sir Edward Crosbie.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about January 19th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on January 19 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2025
After more than a year of bloody conflict, Israel and Hamas entered into a ceasefire in Gaza.
The conflict began on October 7, 2023, when Hamas launched a deadly incursion into Israel, resulting in 1,200 deaths and 251 captives. In response, Israeli operations in Gaza led to 46,870 fatalities and the displacement of most of its 2.3 million residents. The ceasefire terms required Hamas to release all Israeli hostages, Israel to free hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, and humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.
2023
Jacinda Arden resigned as the Prime Minister of New Zealand.
The Labour Party leader served from 2017 to 2023, during which time she became one of New Zealand’s most influential leaders since World War II.
2013
Seven-time Tour de France winner, Lance Armstrong, admitted doping during all wins on Oprah Winfrey.
Famous Births
Are you celebrating your birthday today? If so, did you know that you share the same birthday as Dolly Parton? See what other famous people were born on this day.
1992
Mac Miller
American
Rapper
Died On:
Sep 7, 2018 (Age 26)
Born In:
Pennsylvania, USA
1946
Dolly Parton
American
Singer
Age:
79 years old
Born In:
Tennessee, USA
1809
Edgar Allan Poe
American
Writer
Died On:
Oct 7, 1849 (Age 40)
Born In:
Massachusetts, USA
1954
Katey Sagal
American
Actress
Age:
71 years old
Born In:
California, USA
Special Holidays
If you can spare some time today, here are some unique holidays you could get involved with.
Tin Can Day
Little thought is given to the importance of the tin can, even though they are responsible for keeping your cupboard food fresh. Tin Can Day is all about appreciating the history behind tin cans. Did you know they previously helped to prevent starvation?
National Popcorn Day
One of the best things about going to the cinema is getting a giant tub of popcorn, but we’re going to let you in on a little secret. You can have popcorn whenever you feel like it – but you should especially eat some popcorn today on Popcorn Day!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
Bi-weekly has two different definitions: Twice a week, or once every two weeks.
Birthday & Zodiac
People who were born on January 19 all share the Capricorn star sign.
Capricorns are ambitious, determined and will consistently apply efforts to any task at hand to get the job done. It doesn’t matter how long it takes, or indeed, how many times they might fail.
Those of you that were born in January have the Garnet birthstone. The garnet is said to bring love, luck, health, loyalty, and friendship to people who are born this month.
If your birthday falls on January 19th, you would’ve likely been conceived around April 28th in the previous year.
Babies conceived on this day will be due around October 12, 2024.
