Famous Birthdays
Charles E. Hires (1851-1937)
American pharmacist, inventor and manufacturer of the Hires Root Beer beverage, born in Elsinboro, Pennsylvania
- Frans Schollaert, Belgian Catholic Party politician and 19th Prime Minister of Belgium (1908-11), born in Wilsele, Belgium (d. 1917)
Famous Deaths
- Gioseffo Catrufo, Italian composer, dies at 80
1851 Highlights
About August 19, 1851
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 171 years, 9 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
