Historical Events
- 24 Egyptian policemen are killed in an attack in Rafah
- 37 pilgrims are killed in a train accident in India
- 91 people are killed by floods across China
Famous Deaths
- Cedar Walton, American hard bop jazz pianist (Jazztet; Art Blakey), and composer ("Mosaic"), dies at 79
- José Sarria, American political activist, drag queen and 1st openly gay candidate for public office in the US (1961), dies of adrenal cancer at 90
About August 19, 2013
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 10 years, 1 month and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Alpha
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Blurred Lines - Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. + Pharrell
#1 Song: Burn - Ellie Goulding
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