Historical Events
- Belgian church excommunicates Nazi collaborator Léon Degrelle
- US air raid on German bases at Gilze-Rijen/Vlissingen
Famous Birthdays
- Billy J. Kramer, British pop rock vocalist (The Dakotas - "Bad To Me"), born in Bootle, Lancashire, England
- Edwin Hawkins, American gospel musician, choir master and composer ("Oh Happy Day"), born in Oakland, California (d. 2018)
- Sid Going, New Zealand rugby union halfback (29 Tests; Northland RU), born in Kawakawa, New Zealand (d. 2024)
About August 19, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
