July 19th is National Stick Out Your Tongue Day and Daiquiri Day.
Today marks the 201st day of the year. We now have only 165 days remaining until the end of the year.
Prepare to be surprised by one or two of the historical events that happened on July 19th in history.
Did you know that on this day in 1941, Tom and Jerry made their first named appearance in “The Midnight Snack”? They were previously called Jasper and Jinx.
Keep reading for more fun & interesting facts about July 19th in history!
Events
What memorable events happened on July 19 in history? Keep reading to find out!
2019
Due to climate change, a deadly heatwave landed in North-East America.
Temperatures reached above 100°F (38°C) in cities on the east coast of the United States, such as New York City and Washington, D.C.
1903
Maurice-François Garin won the first Tour de France.
The idea for the race was thought up by a French journalist working for L’Auto, a sports magazine. The magazine approved the idea and sponsored the race in an effort to increase its sales. The event proved to be a huge success as both a bicycle race and a way to increase the magazine’s profits, and thus the Tour de France was born.
Famous Births
Is today your birthday? If so, you share this special day with Benedict Cumberbatch! Check out more famous people born on this day below.
1976
Benedict Cumberbatch
English
Actor
Age:
48 years old
Born In:
England, UK
1982
Jared Padalecki
American
Actor
Age:
42 years old
Born In:
Texas, USA
1962
Anthony Edwards
American
Actor
Age:
62 years old
Born In:
California, USA
1990
Steven Anthony Lawrence
American
Actor
Age:
34 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.
Stick Out Your Tongue Day
There are so many fun ways to express yourself using body language, and today we celebrate one of our absolute favorites. That’s because today is National Stick Out Your Tongue Day. So be sure to stick your tongue out at someone today.
National Daiquiri Day
The beautiful thing about daiquiris is that there’s a flavor for everyone! Daiquiris may be the perfect way to cool down on a hot afternoon, but there’s no reason you folks in the southern hemisphere can’t crank up the heater today and sip on a fruity daiquiri too!
THe Fact Site’s
Fun Fact Of The Day
During WWII, a US naval destroyer won a battle against a Japanese submarine by throwing potatoes at them. The Japanese thought they were grenades.
Birthday & Zodiac
If you were born on this day, your star sign is Cancer.
Those born under this sign tend to be sensitive to people’s feelings and moods. They’re usually very in tune with their environments and the world around them.
People born during July have the Ruby birthstone. This deep red gemstone was once thought to protect warriors during battle. The warriors would either use the ruby on their armor or embed it in their skin.
If you were born on July 19th, you were likely conceived on or around October 26 in the previous year.
The due date for babies conceived on July 19, 2024, is around April 11, 2025.
