Famous Birthdays
- Robert Aitken, Zen co-founder (Diamond Sangha), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2010)
- William Scranton, American Republican Party politician and diplomat, born in Madison, Connecticut (d. 2013)
About July 19, 1917
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 107 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Cancer
